Cognizant
About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you? About the Role As a Consulting Manager - Business Change Management, you will make an impact by leading and delivering change management strategies and initiatives for our clients. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with managers, primary teams, and other stakeholders and clients. In this role, you will: Develop and maintain the client Change Management Strategy and integrated change roadmap aligned to programme milestones. Establish change governance, reporting, and assurance mechanisms. Identify change impacts across all regions, functions, and stakeholder groups. Define and implement change success measures and adoption metrics. Conduct stakeholder identification, analysis, and mapping; develop engagement plans for executive, leadership, and operational audiences. Build strong relationships with Regional IT Directors, Functional Leaders, and Programme Workstream Leads. Facilitate workshops to understand business impacts and readiness requirements. Lead organisational impact assessments across all separation activities, documenting and quantifying impacts on people, processes, technology, data, governance, and ways of working. Develop regional and functional impact heatmaps and ensure impacts are understood, mitigated, and communicated effectively. Develop and manage the client Communications Strategy, produce clear and consistent messaging, and coordinate programme communications across all stakeholder groups. Establish and manage a Business Readiness Framework, define readiness criteria, track progress, and coordinate readiness assessments and sign-off processes. Conduct training needs analysis, develop training strategies and plans, coordinate development and delivery of training materials, and support super-user and champion networks. Support senior leaders in managing organisational change, coach workstream leads and business leaders on change management practices, and develop change leadership capability. Identify and manage change-related risks and issues, maintain the programme change risk register, escalate significant risks, and develop mitigation and contingency plans for business disruption risks. Work Model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an hybrid position requiring presence in a client or Cognizant office in London, UK. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you must have to be considered Proven experience in business change management, including strategy development, stakeholder management, and communications. Demonstrated ability to lead organisational impact assessments and business readiness activities. Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills. Experience in risk management and mitigation planning. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. These will help you succeed Experience in consulting or professional services environments. Familiarity with change management methodologies and tools. Ability to work in complex, matrixed organizations and manage multiple stakeholders. Advanced degree or relevant certifications in change management or related fields. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. CogWW901
About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you? About the Role As a Consulting Manager - Business Change Management, you will make an impact by leading and delivering change management strategies and initiatives for our clients. You will be a valued member of the consulting team and work collaboratively with managers, primary teams, and other stakeholders and clients. In this role, you will: Develop and maintain the client Change Management Strategy and integrated change roadmap aligned to programme milestones. Establish change governance, reporting, and assurance mechanisms. Identify change impacts across all regions, functions, and stakeholder groups. Define and implement change success measures and adoption metrics. Conduct stakeholder identification, analysis, and mapping; develop engagement plans for executive, leadership, and operational audiences. Build strong relationships with Regional IT Directors, Functional Leaders, and Programme Workstream Leads. Facilitate workshops to understand business impacts and readiness requirements. Lead organisational impact assessments across all separation activities, documenting and quantifying impacts on people, processes, technology, data, governance, and ways of working. Develop regional and functional impact heatmaps and ensure impacts are understood, mitigated, and communicated effectively. Develop and manage the client Communications Strategy, produce clear and consistent messaging, and coordinate programme communications across all stakeholder groups. Establish and manage a Business Readiness Framework, define readiness criteria, track progress, and coordinate readiness assessments and sign-off processes. Conduct training needs analysis, develop training strategies and plans, coordinate development and delivery of training materials, and support super-user and champion networks. Support senior leaders in managing organisational change, coach workstream leads and business leaders on change management practices, and develop change leadership capability. Identify and manage change-related risks and issues, maintain the programme change risk register, escalate significant risks, and develop mitigation and contingency plans for business disruption risks. Work Model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an hybrid position requiring presence in a client or Cognizant office in London, UK. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you must have to be considered Proven experience in business change management, including strategy development, stakeholder management, and communications. Demonstrated ability to lead organisational impact assessments and business readiness activities. Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills. Experience in risk management and mitigation planning. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. These will help you succeed Experience in consulting or professional services environments. Familiarity with change management methodologies and tools. Ability to work in complex, matrixed organizations and manage multiple stakeholders. Advanced degree or relevant certifications in change management or related fields. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. CogWW901
Cognizant
The Company Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Cognizant Consulting At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value. Water Utilities Consulting We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Assurance Lead with in-depth knowledge of the water domain and expertise in water network management. This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency optimizing water networks and delivering transformative solutions to stakeholders in the water utilities sector. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance. Role Overview We are seeking an exceptional Cyber Assurance Lead who brings CISO-level expertise and deep CNI sector experience to guide our organisation through a comprehensive cyber maturity transformation. This senior role is accountable for defining and driving the cyber assurance strategy, overseeing the cyber maturity roadmap, and providing best-practice leadership across the full spectrum of cyber security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The successful candidate will have either served as a CISO or worked extensively at CISO advisory level within CNI environments, with the credibility and authority to influence at Board and Executive Committee level whilst translating strategy into operational delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of an enterprise-wide Cyber Maturity Assessment, benchmarking the organisation against NIST CSF, NCSC CAF, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443. Develop and own a multi-year Cyber Maturity Roadmap, prioritising investments and improvements based on risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and operational impact. Define and implement a comprehensive Cyber Assurance Framework covering governance, policy, risk management, third-party assurance, and technical control validation. Act as the principal cyber security advisor to the CISO, Executive Committee, and Board, providing clear, risk-informed reporting and strategic recommendations. Oversee second-line cyber assurance activities: control effectiveness testing, penetration testing governance, audit management, and exception handling. Lead engagement with regulators including the NCSC, OFWAT, and Defra on cyber resilience obligations, CAF submissions, and improvement plans. Drive the development and embedding of cyber security best practices across IT, OT, and supply chain domains. Establish cyber security KPIs and metrics, developing dashboards and reporting mechanisms for Board, CISO, and operational audiences. Manage and develop the cyber assurance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Support procurement and contract assurance, ensuring cyber security requirements are embedded in vendor and supply chain arrangements. Essential Experience & Skills Previous CISO experience, or extensive advisory / Deputy CISO experience at an equivalent level within a CNI organisation. Demonstrable track record of developing and delivering cyber maturity strategies and roadmaps in complex, regulated environments. Deep expertise in cyber security frameworks: NIST CSF, NCSC CAF, ISO 27001/27002, IEC 62443. Strong understanding of the UK CNI regulatory landscape: NIS Regulations, OFWAT security requirements, NCSC guidance, and emerging NIS2-aligned obligations. Experience designing and overseeing Cyber Assurance Frameworks including GRC, third party risk, policy governance, and audit management. Proven ability to communicate cyber risk in business terms at Board and Executive level. Knowledge of both IT and OT security environments, appreciating the distinct risk profiles of operational technology in water or utilities. Experience managing and developing high performing cyber security teams. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and influencing skills across technical and non technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience CISO experience specifically within the UK water sector or equivalent regulated utility. Experience leading or responding to NCSC CAF assessments or formal NIS regulatory audits. Exposure to OT/SCADA cyber security assurance in water treatment or distribution environments. Non executive advisory or board level cyber governance experience. Published thought leadership or active participation in water sector cyber security forums (e.g. Water Industry Cyber Security). CISSP, CISM, SABSA (CSA), or equivalent senior security certifications. Qualifications Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent (Masters preferred). CISSP, CISM, or SABSA Chartered Security Architect certification strongly preferred. SC / DV security clearance required or eligible.
The Company Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Cognizant Consulting At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value. Water Utilities Consulting We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Assurance Lead with in-depth knowledge of the water domain and expertise in water network management. This role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency optimizing water networks and delivering transformative solutions to stakeholders in the water utilities sector. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance. Role Overview We are seeking an exceptional Cyber Assurance Lead who brings CISO-level expertise and deep CNI sector experience to guide our organisation through a comprehensive cyber maturity transformation. This senior role is accountable for defining and driving the cyber assurance strategy, overseeing the cyber maturity roadmap, and providing best-practice leadership across the full spectrum of cyber security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The successful candidate will have either served as a CISO or worked extensively at CISO advisory level within CNI environments, with the credibility and authority to influence at Board and Executive Committee level whilst translating strategy into operational delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of an enterprise-wide Cyber Maturity Assessment, benchmarking the organisation against NIST CSF, NCSC CAF, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443. Develop and own a multi-year Cyber Maturity Roadmap, prioritising investments and improvements based on risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and operational impact. Define and implement a comprehensive Cyber Assurance Framework covering governance, policy, risk management, third-party assurance, and technical control validation. Act as the principal cyber security advisor to the CISO, Executive Committee, and Board, providing clear, risk-informed reporting and strategic recommendations. Oversee second-line cyber assurance activities: control effectiveness testing, penetration testing governance, audit management, and exception handling. Lead engagement with regulators including the NCSC, OFWAT, and Defra on cyber resilience obligations, CAF submissions, and improvement plans. Drive the development and embedding of cyber security best practices across IT, OT, and supply chain domains. Establish cyber security KPIs and metrics, developing dashboards and reporting mechanisms for Board, CISO, and operational audiences. Manage and develop the cyber assurance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Support procurement and contract assurance, ensuring cyber security requirements are embedded in vendor and supply chain arrangements. Essential Experience & Skills Previous CISO experience, or extensive advisory / Deputy CISO experience at an equivalent level within a CNI organisation. Demonstrable track record of developing and delivering cyber maturity strategies and roadmaps in complex, regulated environments. Deep expertise in cyber security frameworks: NIST CSF, NCSC CAF, ISO 27001/27002, IEC 62443. Strong understanding of the UK CNI regulatory landscape: NIS Regulations, OFWAT security requirements, NCSC guidance, and emerging NIS2-aligned obligations. Experience designing and overseeing Cyber Assurance Frameworks including GRC, third party risk, policy governance, and audit management. Proven ability to communicate cyber risk in business terms at Board and Executive level. Knowledge of both IT and OT security environments, appreciating the distinct risk profiles of operational technology in water or utilities. Experience managing and developing high performing cyber security teams. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and influencing skills across technical and non technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience CISO experience specifically within the UK water sector or equivalent regulated utility. Experience leading or responding to NCSC CAF assessments or formal NIS regulatory audits. Exposure to OT/SCADA cyber security assurance in water treatment or distribution environments. Non executive advisory or board level cyber governance experience. Published thought leadership or active participation in water sector cyber security forums (e.g. Water Industry Cyber Security). CISSP, CISM, SABSA (CSA), or equivalent senior security certifications. Qualifications Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent (Masters preferred). CISSP, CISM, or SABSA Chartered Security Architect certification strongly preferred. SC / DV security clearance required or eligible.
