Aviation Solutions Lead, Consulting

The Company

Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

Cognizant Consulting

At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.

Role Overview

The Aviation Solutions Development Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and optimization of aviation-related digital and operational systems across airside, terminal, and passenger journey domains. The role ensures aviation solutions are business-aligned, operationally efficient, secure, and future-ready, while acting as a bridge between operations, ICT, vendors, and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Aviation Systems Leadership

• Lead development and lifecycle management of aviation systems including:

• Turnaround Management Systems (TMS)

• Airport Operational Database (AODB)

• Baggage Handling and Reconciliation Systems (BHS/BRS)

• Resource Management Systems (RMS)

• Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS)

• Self-Service Systems (CUSS, SBD, SBG)

• Airport Community Platforms

• Ensure systems support safety, compliance, operational efficiency, and passenger experience.

Solution Design and Architecture

• Translate operational requirements into technical solution designs.

• Review and validate system architectures, integrations, APIs, and data flows.

• Ensure scalability, availability, cybersecurity, and compliance with aviation standards.

Project Delivery and Governance

• Lead end-to-end delivery of aviation technology projects including business case development, vendor selection, implementation, testing, and go-live.

• Establish governance, risk management, and quality assurance frameworks.

• Ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.

Stakeholder and Vendor Management

• Act as the primary technical interface with operations, ICT, airlines, ground handlers, regulators, and vendors.

• Innovation and Digital Transformation

• Identify opportunities for automation, KPI improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Operational Readiness and Support

• Ensure operational readiness including UAT, training, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

• Support post-implementation optimization and business continuity planning.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or Aviation Management.

• Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.

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.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

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, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

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.