Operations Enablement Lead

Operations Enablement Lead

Cognizant is a leading provider IT and BPO services, providing critical initiatives to a variety of global clients. The Hardware Operations team is a part of a high profile client project that provides interactive panoramas from positions along many streets in the world. Hardware Operations is responsible for building, testing, deploying, and maintaining imagery hardware and sensors used on different platforms. The Operations Enablement Lead is responsible for optimizing cross-functional programs and enabling efficient, scalable, and compliant operations. Overseeing multiple operational teams including facilities, inventory, fleet, procurement, and product lifecycle management the role will work closely with the Technical Enablement Lead and BizOps Lead to ensure strategic alignment, cascading and meeting of objectives, standardization, and achieving performance targets. This role combines program leadership and operational excellence to drive consistency, transparency, and collaboration across diverse workstreams.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with process owners across different regional and functional teams to facilitate effective process development.
• Translate overarching strategic objectives into actionable programs, complete with defined milestones, clear accountability, and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee delivery across diverse domains, ensuring the alignment of priorities, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and change management efforts to guarantee seamless program execution.
• Harmonize processes and standards across different workflows
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, workflow efficiency, and improved data visibility.
• Facilitate communication across leadership and delivery teams to ensure transparency and shared accountability.
• Lead cross-team working groups to address systemic challenges, remove silos, and accelerate program outcomes.

Quality, Process Optimization & Change Management

Supply Chain & Asset Oversight

Sites and Facilities Oversight

People & Team Leadership

Desired Skills & Experience

Core Competencies

Hourly Rate and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest and / or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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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