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Senior Director at Cognizant

Posted in Information Technology 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Teaneck, New Jersey





Job Description:

About Cognizant Technology Solutions

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of ~$16 billion and a market value of ~$40 billion, the company aids prominent clients in adapting to continual shifts and disruptions within their markets. Cognizant has a 25-year record of industry-leading growth (both organic and through acquisitions) and was recently named to the top 20 of the Fortune Future 50 list – a ranking of U.S. companies with the best prospects for breakout growth.


 

We aim to be the number one solutions provider in each niche sector we service, through integrity, competence, innovation and execution. Commitment to our customers, employees, licensees and shareholders is the foundation of our mission.


 

About Corporate Development

Our Corporate Development team is responsible for driving the short and long-term growth of Cognizant in tandem with our organic growth efforts.  Members of Corporate Development work closely with multiple business units within the Cognizant organization to identify and evaluate acquisition, investment and partnership opportunities. 


 
Recent select acquisitions:
 


  • 10th Magnitude – September 2020

  • Tin Roof Software – August 2020

  • New Signature – July 2020

  • Collaborative Solutions – May 2020

  • Lev – March 2020

  • EI-Technologies – February 2020

  • Code Zero – January 2020

  • Contino – October 2019

  • Zenith Technologies – June 2019

  • Samlink – April 2019

  • Meritsoft – March 2019

  • Mustache – January 2019

 

Cognizant is publicly committed to making further acquisitions that strengthen our position in a market industry or service offering.


 

The Role : North American Corporate Development Deal Lead

We are looking for an experienced, motivated Corporate Development Deal Lead to manage multiple strategic M&A and investment initiatives. Our successful candidate is passionate about leading people in a complex fast-moving environment requiring sophisticated strategies and tactics. He/She will be a self-starter who enjoys uncertainty and explores opportunities autonomously in a goal-driven environment.


 
Responsibilities


  • Understand business unit requirements and design M&A and investment strategies to meet those needs. 

  • Manage origination pipeline and work with business unit teams to analyze strategic markets and provide intelligence to key internal stakeholders.

  • Lead a small team of professionals tasked to identify, screen and value M&A and investment opportunities.

  • Drive all aspects of the M&A process, including: sourcing, valuation, investment committee communications, term sheet preparation, due diligence and negotiations.

  • Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute M&A deals.

  • Drive internal decision-making processes.

  • Lead transition from deals to business operations.

 
Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree; MBA strongly preferred.

  • Significant direct experience in M&A in the technology industry, especially in high-tech or software industry, or Investment Banking and/or Corporate Development

  • Ability to work under pressure and enjoy uncertainty while leading a team of high-performance professionals.

  • Project management skills in handling multiple initiatives simultaneously and/or long-term projects.

  • Facilitation and communication skills in engaging cross-functional and cross-border teams.

  • Savvy in data analysis and problem solving in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

  • Very strong in business acumen and structured thinking.

 

Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Cognizant is committed to ensuring that all current and prospective associates are afforded equal opportunities and treatment and a work environment free of harassment.





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