US Regional Delivery Center Head

Cognizant•Atlanta, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Vice President - US Regional Delivery Center Head, you will serve as the senior executive responsible for shaping and executing Cognizant’s national hub strategy and Early Careers Program across the United States. You will oversee multiple delivery hubs, scale the program to onboard approximately 2,000 hires annually, and ensure operational excellence across all centers. In addition, you will manage Americas Talent operations, integrating workforce planning, recruitment, enablement, and deployment to meet business demand and optimize the onsite talent pyramid. The Vice President – US Regional Delivery Center Head will be pivotal in driving delivery excellence, cost efficiency, and talent transformation while strengthening Cognizant’s presence in local markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Human Resources, or related field.
25+ years of progressive leadership experience in delivery operations, talent strategy, and hub management.
Demonstrated ability to drive business delivery, promote centers, engage communities, source talent, meet business unit needs, and manage cost and operations at scale.
Expertise in governance, KPI management, and data-driven decision-making.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
15+ years of experience in campus recruitment, talent acquisition, operations or program/project management within a large enterprise or consulting environment.
Proven ability to manage complex onboarding and orientation processes across multiple stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage with diverse audiences.
Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), onboarding platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
Experience leading national campus programs and multi-hub operations.
Track record of client engagement, talent strategy and community leadership.
Familiarity with diversity and inclusion best practices.