AWS Cloud -Technical Manager

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining 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

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and organisational change capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a hard-working organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!

This position is open to Qualified individuals in the United States.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite - No Remote)

• Work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and provide tailored cloud solutions.
• Lead a team of cloud engineers and architects to design, implement, and manage AWS cloud solutions.
• Determine the approach and mechanisms for the delivery
• Ensure the implementation of scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS cloud architectures by the engineering team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and delivery timelines.
• Prepare Plan with key milestones, highlight risk, issues and opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team for AWS migrations & complex AWS platform implementations.
• Strong understanding of AWS services, architecture, and best practices.
• Executive Presentation of Program Progress & Challenges.
• Manage the team interdependencies
• Strong skills working with multi-vendor environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in cloud computing, with a focus on AWS.
• Proven experience in managing technical teams and delivering complex cloud projects.
• Stay updated on the latest AWS services and industry trends to drive innovation in cloud solutions.
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000-130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

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.

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 constantly evolving world.

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.

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.