Service Line Specialist, Software Engineering Group, Technology Domain

Cognizant

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$98,000–$154,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Below market

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Similar $187k
This role $126k
$83k most similar roles pay here $240k

This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $149,818–$224,025 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $126k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

Cognizant currently has 34 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$197,000 across 32 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Service Line Specialist, Software Engineering Group, Technology Domain

Cognizant seeks a Senior-Level Service Line Specialist to drive revenue growth within its Software Engineering Group (SEG), focusing on AI-driven software product engineering, application modernization, IT operations, and quality assurance services. This role involves setting go-to-market strategies, collaborating with client leadership teams to develop transformation roadmaps, and managing high-level client relationships at CXO levels. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in senior sales roles within digital/cloud/AI solutions, a strong track record in software product engineering, and expertise in agile methodologies and cloud-native solutions. Familiarity with large-scale enterprise application modernization using microservices architecture is essential, along with excellent communication and leadership skills to manage diverse teams effectively. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects at scale for global enterprises, fostering innovation and driving tangible business outcomes.

What you'll do

  • Lead Cognizant’s SEG offerings in market by setting go-to-market strategies.
  • Develop client transformation roadmaps with solutioning and delivery teams.
  • Generate leads, manage pipelines, and develop proposals for new business opportunities.
  • Execute account plans and manage relationships at CXO level within assigned portfolios.
  • Close new deals and expand existing accounts to meet revenue and contract value targets.
  • Present account pipeline updates, QBR presentations, and executive status reports regularly.

What we're looking for

  • Over 5 years of senior-level application services sales experience with a strong track record in digital/cloud/AI solutions.
  • Proven ability to grow business through strategic client relationships and tailored strategies aligned with client goals.
  • Solid understanding of technology industry trends, including software product engineering and enterprise application modernization.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, particularly in managing diverse teams and resolving conflicts effectively.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills at all levels, from COO to direct reports.
  • Experience engaging COO-level executives in large deal discussions and solution shaping.

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