AI Strategist Director

AI Strategist

The AI Strategist plays a critical role in shaping Cognizant's artificial intelligence portfolio by designing high-impact AI use cases, developing compelling value propositions, and supporting early-stage client engagement. This role bridges business strategy, AI capabilities, and industry needs to create scalable, market-ready solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. This position is well suited for a product-minded consultant or solution designer with strong business acumen and AI literacy who can turn complex challenges into differentiated offerings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI use cases and solution offerings aligned with client and market needs
• Translate business problems and AI capabilities into structured solution designs and workflows
• Build value propositions, business impact models, and client-ready narratives
• Create reusable go-to-market materials such as pitch decks, points of view, and solution overviews
• Partner with sales, consulting, engineering, and presales teams during discovery and pursuit phases
• Lead ideation sessions and solution walkthroughs to refine AI-driven transformation approaches

Qualifications

• 612 years of experience in consulting, solution design, digital strategy, AI strategy, or product/experience design
• Demonstrated ability to frame business problems and structure AI-enabled solutions
• Exposure to AI platforms, generative AI tools, and industry-specific use cases
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to link technology solutions to business value
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional and stakeholder-heavy environments

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Executive-level communication and storytelling abilities
• Understanding of AI and machine learning concepts at a business-technical level
• Ability to work effectively with sales, engineering, consulting, and product teams

Salary and Other Compensation (Washington)

The annual base salary for this position in Washington is $180,000 $210,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a hybrid role and other locations depending on experience are acceptable in North America. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Application Window

Applications will be accepted until July 10, 2026. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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