AI Strategist

Cognizant

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$180,000–$220,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Model, Business Skills, Business Strategy, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Incentive Programs, Literacy, Machine Learning, Partner Sales, Pre-Sales, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Sales, Storytelling, Use Cases

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Role Summary** The AI Strategist plays a critical role in shaping Cognizant's artificial intelligence portfolio by designing high-impact AI use cases, developing compelling value propositions, and supporting early-stage client engagement. This role bridges business strategy, AI capabilities, and industry needs to create scalable, market-ready solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. This position is well suited for a product-minded consultant or solution designer with strong business acumen and AI literacy who can turn complex challenges into differentiated offerings. **Responsibilities** + Design and develop AI use cases and solution offerings aligned with client and market needs + Translate business problems and AI capabilities into structured solution designs and workflows + Build value propositions, business impact models, and client-ready narratives + Create reusable go-to-market materials such as pitch decks, points of view, and solution overviews + Partner with sales, consulting, engineering, and presales teams during discovery and pursuit phases + Lead ideation sessions and solution walkthroughs to refine AI-driven transformation approaches **Qualifications** + 6-12 years of experience in consulting, solution design, digital strategy, AI strategy, or product/experience design + Demonstrated ability to frame business problems and structure AI-enabled solutions + Exposure to AI platforms, generative AI tools, and industry-specific use cases + Strong commercial mindset with the ability to link technology solutions to business value + Experience collaborating across cross-functional and stakeholder-heavy environments **Preferred Skills** + Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills + Executive-level communication and storytelling abilities + Understanding of AI and machine learning concepts at a business-technical level + Ability to work effectively with sales, engineering, consulting, and product teams **Salary and Other Compensation (Washington)** The **annual base salary** for this position in Washington is **$180,000 - $220,000** , depending on experience and qualifications. This is a hybrid role and other locations depending on experience are acceptable in North America. 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 a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, which may include: + Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance + Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off + 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Stock Purchase Plan **Equal Opportunity Statement** Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Application Window** Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026. _The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law._ Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

Cognizant

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming 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 230 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

We're driven by a passion to help our clients build stronger, more agile and more innovative businesses.

Cognizant enables global enterprises to address a dual mandate: to make their current operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible and to invest in innovation to unleash new potential across their organizations.

What makes Cognizant unique is our ability to help clients meet both challenges. We help them enhance productivity by ensuring that vital business functions work faster, cheaper and better. And, our ability to conceptualize, architect and implement new and expanded capabilities allows clients to transform legacy models to take their business to the next level.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

https://www.cognizant.com

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