Business Analyst, Consulting

Overview

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.

Description

To lead the analysis and management of Business Enablement Applications, including ERP and Non-ERP solutions, ensuring alignment with operational business analysts on process changes and impacts. This role is responsible for managing the services delivered to the business under the Applications Tracks, overseeing service quality, documenting processes and progress, identifying, and registering risks, and managing financials and contracts related to licenses and technical resources. The Sr. Specialist will also support strategic planning and execution of application services to meet evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear, concise requirements.
• Analyze project estimations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain project tracking mechanisms to monitor progress and identify potential risks.
• Conduct cost analysis and control to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Document business processes, requirements, and user stories. Support the implementation of new systems and processes.
• Contribute to project planning, execution, and closure.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage the services delivered to business under the Applications Tracks for ERP and Non-ERP solutions.
• Oversee and ensure the quality and continuity of ERP and Non-ERP application services.
• Manage contracts related to the services provided under ERP and Non-ERP application tracks, including vendor coordination and compliance monitoring.

Skills & Experience

• Collaborate with engineering, geology, and operations teams to gather business requirements and translate them into system or process enhancements.
• Develop business cases for operational improvements, cost optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support implementation of ERP systems, process mining tools, and automation technologies.
• Monitor KPIs across mining projects and generate actionable insights for leadership.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior management.
• Ensure alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering