Sr. Consulting Manager w/ GIS-AUD experience, EU Consulting Practice
About The Position
Role Summary Lead Cognizant's AUD program, driving Esri Utility Network migration , AUD configuration , and enterprise design standards on a Microsoft Azure-based GIS stack . Establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for design and data governance, ensuring compliance, quality, and accelerated delivery. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Own end-to-end delivery for AUD/UN initiatives: planning, solutioning, build, testing, rollout, and warranty support. Solution Architecture Define and enforce design standards, CU libraries, symbology, and configuration baselines for AUD + ArcGIS Pro. AUD & Utility Network Enablement Configure AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), integrate with ArcGIS Utility Network, validate attribute/network rules, and automate BOM generation. Data Migration & Integration Manage GIS data readiness and migration from ArcFM/Smallworld; integrate with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI, and grid analytics. Cloud & DevOps Operate Azure-based GIS/AUD stack; enforce DevOps practices in Azure DevOps and delivery tracking in Smartsheet. Stakeholder Management Align with client business and IT leadership on roadmaps, investment cases, and change management. Quality & Compliance Embed automation in SIT/UAT; adhere to Cognizant Cloud Security and Acceptable Use standards.
Requirements
- 12-15+ years in Utilities consulting; 5+ years leading AUD/ArcGIS transformation programs.
- Hands-on experience with AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Utility Network, and Azure cloud.
- Expertise in defining design standards, CU libraries, attribute/network rules for UN implementations.
- Strong integration background with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI/Reporting .
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's strongly preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Willingness to travel extensively as client needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with similar IOUs; familiarity with ArcFM/Smallworld conversions.
- Experience establishing AUD/UN CoE and managing multi-vendor ecosystems.
- Awareness of DER/grid modernization contexts.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery for AUD/UN initiatives: planning, solutioning, build, testing, rollout, and warranty support.
- Define and enforce design standards, CU libraries, symbology, and configuration baselines for AUD + ArcGIS Pro.
- Configure AUD (AutoCAD Map 3D), integrate with ArcGIS Utility Network, validate attribute/network rules, and automate BOM generation.
- Manage GIS data readiness and migration from ArcFM/Smallworld; integrate with ADMS/OMS, EAM, CIS, BI, and grid analytics.
- Operate Azure-based GIS/AUD stack; enforce DevOps practices in Azure DevOps and delivery tracking in Smartsheet.
- Align with client business and IT leadership on roadmaps, investment cases, and change management.
- Embed automation in SIT/UAT; adhere to Cognizant Cloud Security and Acceptable Use standards.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays plus PTO
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
