Sustainability Consultant & SME

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, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers.

Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Background

Are you passionate and experienced in working on challenging projects in carbon emissions modeling, sustainability/ESG reporting, sustainable supply chain and circular business models? Do you like to identify opportunities for transformation and drive change? Are you passionate about technology and enabling ESG transformation using technology?

We have an opportunity on our US based Sustainability team to support North American Market. You will be a member of Cognizant’s rapidly growing Sustainability Practice, identifying sustainability opportunities at Fortune 500 companies and participating in impactful projects.

We are looking for an energetic individual with a focus on quality, detail and delivering value to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Subject Matter Expertise: Provide clients with expertise in strategic, technical, and reporting aspects of various climate challenges, including decarbonization, risk management, emissions measurement, Life cycle analysis (LCA), Circular economy and reporting. Ability to advise or conduct Climate Impact Assessment or Nature Impact Assessment 
• Collaboration and Influence: Work closely with partners, senior managers, and clients to shape strategy, balance risk, and meet client expectations. Partake in business and data strategy projects as the sustainability expert, examining key potential sustainability strategies and opportunities across an array of client sustainability program maturity levels. Encourage forward thinking solutions and a collaborative communication environment to achieve business buy in 
• Project Management Excellence: Demonstrate strong project management skills to independently manage small ESG projects or manage change with influence. Demonstrate the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, produce high-quality deliverables and manage client relationships. 
• Consulting Mindset and Relationship building: Possess the ability to solve complex client problems through research and data analysis, synthesize insights to guide executive decisions, and communicate effectively with senior leaders. Ensure the engagement team comprehends the unique needs, ambitions, and expectations of our clients. Develop strong relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to deliver a seamless, integrated service. 

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional experience working with large corporations (sustainability space is a plus) 
• BS or MS in a business, scientific, mathematical or engineering subject (focus in sustainability is a plus) 
• Sustainability experience with topics such as climate change megatrends, net-zero decarbonization strategies, GHG inventory plans, and data management, TCFD, climate disclosures, renewable energy, scope 3 supply chain decarbonization strategies, and carbon offsets/markets 
• Good acumen and point of views on upcoming regulation like CSRD, California climate disclosure etc. to advise clients on requirements and set them ready for compliance 
• Experience with CSO sustainability reporting frameworks (such as GRI, SASB, TCFD etc.) 
• Knowledge on Nature impact assessment and framework like SBTN, TNFD etc. 
• Exposure or Experience on any emission data management platforms such as Microsoft sustainability manager, Salesforce Net zero cloud, IBM Envizi, or Workiva reporting will be an added benefit 
• Previous experience in a consulting or advisory role 
• Client focused, detail-oriented, organized and independent thinker that is ready to deepen understanding and learn about project related topics, e.g. sustainability legislation, industry and innovation 
• Exceptional listening, written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels 
• Travel needs: 20% 

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

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome.

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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 

Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.