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Transportation & Logistics Business Consultants, MLEU Consulting

If you are like us, you have big ideas. At Cognizant Consulting, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences.

Cognizant’s MLEU Consulting team has open opportunities for Advisory and Product Owner roles, in its Transportation and Logistics consulting practice. We are a team of consultants and product managers working for global Logistics clients to create significant business value. The team leverages their technology savviness, functional expertise to lead and execute digital transformation initiatives.

We are looking forward to resources with experience in product development/ implementation in logistics enterprises. They must be adept with the latest market trends of logistics industry. An exposure to product development methodologies and building effective product marketing plans is a must.

Location: Chennai / Pune

Experience:  5 to 12 yrs ( Con / S Con )

Notice Period : 30 to 60 days

Education:  MBA degree mandatory

Responsibilities

Problem Identification and Solution Recommendation:

• Lead and drive the client engagement discussions and ensure successful delivery of advisory engagements
• Enhance and improve client engagement through Industry/functional expertise of Logistics domain
• Develop deep insights into Client issues based on
  • subject matter expertise
  • information shared in client questionnaires
  • details gathered during the stakeholder workshops
  • data collected through surveys
• Give recommendations and drive Buy Vs Build digital solution decision-making of the customers

Product Owner/Management

• Work closely with product leadership in order to create a product that fits the client portfolio
• Define product vision
  • Keep product vision in line with the business goals of customer
  • Research and analyze market trends, the users, and detail the product roadmap
  • Develop product scope
• Manage product backlog
  • Create a list of backlog items – Epics, Features and User Stories
  • Prioritize items based on the overall product strategy and as per stakeholder objectives
  • Possess a fundamental understanding of end-to-end customer experience integration and dependencies
  • Develop appropriately detailed specifications for the product features so they are clearly understood by Developers, UI designers, UX experts, Testers
  • Adjust the scope, budget and time to prioritize
• Oversee product development
  • Planning, Execution and Review of each sprint
  • Work with partners to enable and achieve sprint deliverables - drive technology, UX and ML, testing teams to achieve deliverables in each sprint
  • Understand and anticipate client needs to manage the product development
• Primary liaison
  • Act as an ambassador for the product internally and externally
  • Primary contact for queries related to the product
  • Give clear instructions to the development, UX and testing team
  • Solve product-related problems, make decisions, complete trade-off analysis to stay on track towards business deliverable commitments
• Evaluate product progress at each iteration
  • Inspect and evaluate product progress
  • Determine whether the final product features meet the Definition of Done
• Product marketing and sales
  • Support product marketing campaigns and content creation for collaterals
  • Generate proactive proposals to address client issues
  • Guide teams on product proposal, presentation creation and positioning
  • Lead operations in terms of revenue, profitability, and work towards achievement of product goals

Professional Qualifications and Skills

• 5 to 12 years of professional experience
• Exposure to Logistics Industry through core experience or through digital product delivery for Logistics clients
• Experience in agile methodology as a product manager and maintaining a healthy backlog
• Good problem-solving skills with ability to address unstructured business problems
• Business analysis and requirements gathering
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Level                   : Con

Location             : Chennai, Bangalore, Pune

Notice Period    : 90 days

Below is a list of players in the segment.

A&D players                                                 : Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, GE Aerospace, Lockheed Martin India, Embraer, RTX, Dassault, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) A&D Consulting/ Product Management : Big 4, Accenture, Ramco

Education:	BE / Non-BE + MBA
Work Experience:	3 - 8 Years
Position Summary:	This position will provide advisory services to Manufacturing clients with a focus on Aerospace & Defense segmentCognizant Consulting (CC) provides Strategic & Operational consulting services, creates IP and drives Business Solutions for ClientsCognizant has CC Units across the industry segments - Banking Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail/Consumer Goods & Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities (MLEU), Communications, Information, Media & EntertainmentPosition is open within the Manufacturing, Logistics, Energy & Utilities (MLEU) Consulting unit
Primary Job          Responsibilities:	Leverage deep expertise in Aerospace and Defense supply chain and provide tailored solutions that address A&D clients’ specific needsDevelop deep insights into A&D issues and develop recommendations towards process & digital solutions in A&D segment Generate proactive proposals to address A&D client issues, guide teams on proposal creation and positioningUnderstand A&D industry trends and develop Thought LeadershipDrive client engagement discussions and ensure successful delivery of advisory engagementsDrive research, analysis and discovery meetings to develop a full understanding of client’s vision and current statePerform AS-IS and TO-BE process mapping, capability analysis, recommendations and roadmapElicit business requirements and manage product backlogKeep product vision in line with business goals of customerInteract & work with senior customer leaders to build the practice & win consulting engagements
Competencies: (Desired/Necessary skills for this role)	Experience working for an Aerospace & Defense industry player in Supply Chain or Product Management, or as a consultant predominantly for Aerospace & Defense manufacturing clientsExcellent customer facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagementsMBA with an excellent academic background (preferred)

Sl.no	Skills	Level	Location	Educational Qualification	Experience Range	Must Have skills
1	Back Office	SCON	Pune	BE.BTech/ MBA (Preferably Top Tier B Schools)	Non-Tier MBA- 9 yrs to 17yrs Tier MBA-  6 to 14 yrs	1.BA Skills -business process definition, requirements gathering, Functional designs, product solution design, proficiency in writing complex BRD, FSD and user stories 2.Domain Skills-Detailed knowledge of trade life cycle in Commodity trading domain (Energy, Agri, metals, concentrates). Sales Invoicing 3.Excellent Comm Skills

Senior Consultant, Back Office

If you are like us, you have big ideas. At Cognizant Consulting, we’re exploring new ideas every day. We help industry leading companies reinvent their business models and innovate technology products that create new value—by connecting people with things, insights, and experiences.

Cognizant’s MLEU Consulting team has open opportunities for Senior Consultant designations in its Trading and Risk Management consulting practice. We are a team of advisory consultants & product managers working for global oil and gas/commodities trading clients to create significant business value. The team leverages their technology savviness, functional expertise to lead and execute digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact to the Business Transformation Services, Business Analysis, and Functional Architecture and Solution Architecture groups throughout the implementation
• Interface with business stakeholders to determine key design/process decisions, and contribute to overall delivery plan.
• Deliver assigned tasks complete and on time as designated by the Programme Office to ensure smooth progress of the implementation.
• Contribute and take ownership for various project related tasks / planning activities as the programme evolves
• Knowledge and Practical experience of Project Management methodologies – ability to configure delivery work stream frameworks to progress timelines and delivery milestones
• Demonstrate ability in planning consulting/functional work & ownership of project outcomes

Professional Qualifications and Skills

• BE BTech/Full time MBA from any top tier B School (preferably in Ops/Finance/IT/Systems)
• 7 to 13 years of work experience

Must Have

• Strong experience in IT consulting and business analysis – business process definition, requirements gathering, Functional designs, product solution design, proficiency in  writing complex BRD, FSD and user stories

• Majority of experience should be in business consulting in either of the following domains:
  • Physical Trading/Commodities Trading
  • Derivatives/Capital Markets
  • Supply Chain/Logistics/Freight Transportation

Preferred Skillset for Middle Office/Back Office:

• Detailed knowledge of trade life cycle in Commodity trading domain (Energy, Agri, metals, concentrates)
• Broad exposure (deal-to-cash) and specialization in front office functions of Commodity Trading landscape – deal capture, deal pricing, Hedging, PnL , Valuation, close of business, Derivatives, trade capture, commodity contracts, P&L, Hedging, Order Management
• Broad exposure (deal-to-cash) and specialization in middle office functions of commodity Trading landscape – Middle Office (Logistics, physical delivery, inventory management, procurement, supply chain, Storage, transport, invoicing)

Job Description

1. JOB PURPOSE:

To conduct business analysis and assist in implementing technology solutions in an efficient way by determining  the requirements and communicating them clearly to stakeholders. Be a Technology advisor and subject matter expert on Consumer (Retail) Channel Banking – Internet Banking, Mobile banking, SMS banking, Wearable banking platforms that support digital transformation. Establish trusted partnerships with Business, Product Owners, Operations and processing teams, Vendors, Technology and other internal teams.

2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Generic Accountability Seconded from Business, on need basis; Co-exists along with PO only in small & large initiatives for administrative supportPerform business analysis, enhancements and changesAssist in developing business and operational processes and to participate in the developing system training artefactsDefines service value chains and detailed processesArticulates functional / non-functional requirements

3.  JOB CONTEXT:

Specific Accountability Convert specified and unspecified business needs to technology specificationsArticulate current and future capabilities clearly and confidently to business and technology stakeholders.Understanding of business and technical architecture, system features and ability to apply this knowledge in projects.Conceptualize & review solutions for the requirements raised by business teams and coordinate with required stakeholders for delivery.Participate in all project related activities with regards to requirements gathering, planning, implementation, as well as system & user acceptance testing.Support the Program/project managers and Product Owner in driving the project delivery and meeting business objectives.Relentlessly be the voice of business and customer while driving technology led business solutions.Conduct end user training and ensuring the required knowledge transfer to key team members is set in place.

4. EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Experience 3-5 years of Experience as a BA, preferably in BFS domainWorking Knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications, including Excel, Powerpoint, VisioProficient experience with data visualizationProven capabilities in project and user-testing managementProficient technical writing capabilitiesProven analytical abilitiesHands-on experience generating process documentation and reportsProficiency in Statistical languages, statistical software is good to haveExtensive analytical capability with use of toolsExperience in business change through analytical skillsKnowledge of Agile product ownership practice

• Skill - Telecom BSS - Solution Designer
• Location – PAN India
• Level – SA/M

JD :-

Domain Architect/BSS Architect

Department Overview 

A Domain Architect is typically assigned to a specific Sub-Domain under BSS in a single project or project release, assisting in the translation of requirements into a solution vision, system specifications, and implementation tasks in accordance with the overall IT strategy and architecture.  This role ensures all applications are compliant with Open Digital Architecture, TMF and Open APIs  for a given business problem using enterprise standards. 

Principle Responsibilities 

·       Works with the business on future product direction and technology capability through relevant engagement processes

·       Understanding on Sales/CRM processes for B2C and B2B both

.       O2A experience in the solution designer

·       Responsible for the sign off of requirements with the Business Analyst

·       Carries out requirements management and scope assessments based on technical and budget constraints (will work closely with the Engagement leads)

·       Inputs into architectural discussions and the resulting Architectural artefacts for a given solution

·       Input into the estimation process during the Concept and Feasibility stages of projects

·       Identifying the scope and scale of the change needed to satisfy the project requirements

·       Produces and owns the E2E Solution Design Document which will be the reference for the technical implementation

·       Ensure any detailed platform solution designs are produced and aligned with the E2E Solution Design Document

·       Responsible for alignment of Technical Solution with project requirements including definition of project phasing and work package breakdown

·       Responsible for briefing the solution design to the development leads and relevant architecture and design forums

·       Gathers input from Business Analysts and other relevant parties (eg. User Experience) to coordinate and produce Functional Specification document as a follow-on from the Solution Design to a level of detail required for implementation

·       Supervise and review the deliverables produced by the development teams for their projects

·       Verify the technical specification produced by the development teams against the solution design

·       Owns the project list of technical issues or queries and works closely with the delivery team to agree and communicate resolution

·       Provides input to the delivery team on the scope of the solution to help with the construction of the delivery plan

·       Gain mutual agreement on the design with the Development Leads and delivery managers

·       Work with Service Transition on the deployment plans and the non-functional requirements for the solution

·       Incorporates 3rd party deliverables into overall solution

·       Accountable for ensuring that the E2E Solution Design remains up to date throughout the lifecycle of the project; that it represents the solution which is deployed; and that the final solution is communicated back to Architecture to baseline production environments/infrastructure and to any other interested parties

·       Adhere to guidelines established by (Enterprise) Architecture, Operations, and Information Security for all solutions

Required Experience

·       Good knowledge of software principles and design experience with relevant platform

·       Hands-on experience working in Dital Transformation.

·       Good knowledge of working with Jira, Confluence and other Design tools like draw.io, visio etc.

·       Thorough understanding of Open Digital Architecture, TMF Frameworks, Open APIs etc.

·       Experience of UML design principles

·       Proven experience of working with technical teams. At all levels, from design through to development and implementation

·       Able to coordinate design decisions for systems to be delivered by multiple suppliers, both internal and external

·       Ability to lead design discussions with third party vendors

·       Understanding of development methodology and software development

·       IT related degree or similar, preferred

·       Other IT industry qualifications and evidence of vocational training/experience

·       Experience of designing solutions in a multi-tiered IT infrastructure.

·       Strong communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences

·       The ability to make decisions on major technical and delivery issues

·       Excellent communications skills both verbal and written

·       Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills, and is comfortable at all levels of contact and in a wide variety of situations

·       A broad understanding across the whole of the software life cycle with a record of having applied the knowledge successfully in a variety of situations

·       Has a comprehensive knowledge of software process models and quality assurance..

Job Description: Gen AI Architect

As a Gen AI Architect (General Artificial Intelligence Architect), your primary role is to design and develop artificial intelligence systems that have the capability to learn, reason, and make decisions autonomously. You will oversee the architecture and infrastructure required to build and deploy AI technologies that can adapt and evolve based on various data inputs and user interactions. Your expertise in AI algorithms, machine learning, and neural networks will be essential in creating intelligent systems that can solve complex problems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. AI System Architecture: Design and develop the architecture and infrastructure for AI systems, including data storage, processing, and retrieval mechanisms. Ensure scalability, flexibility, and efficiency of the system to handle large volumes of data and complex algorithms.

• Algorithm Development: Develop and implement advanced AI algorithms and models, including machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks. Continuously evaluate and improve algorithms to enhance system performance and accuracy.

• Data Integration: Identify relevant data sources and design methods for data collection, integration, cleansing, and transformation. Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to ensure quality and relevance of data for AI model training.

• Model Training and Evaluation: Train AI models using supervised, unsupervised, or reinforcement learning techniques. Implement evaluation methodologies to measure the performance and effectiveness of trained models. Fine-tune models based on feedback and data insights.

• Neural Network Design: Design and optimize deep learning neural networks for various AI tasks, such as natural language processing, computer vision, recommendation systems, and predictive analytics. Implement state-of-the-art architectures and techniques to improve model accuracy and efficiency.

• System Integration: Collaborate with software developers and engineers to integrate AI systems into existing platforms or applications. Ensure seamless communication and compatibility between AI components and other software modules.

• Ethical and Responsible AI: Ensure adherence to ethical AI practices, such as fairness, transparency, and accountability. Address biases and potential risks associated with AI systems to ensure responsible deployment and usage.

• Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI technologies, frameworks, and algorithms. Conduct research and experimentation to explore new approaches and techniques that can enhance AI capabilities.

• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to define AI requirements and deliver AI solutions that meet business objectives. Communicate complex AI concepts and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
2. Proven experience in designing and developing AI systems, including machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks.
3. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java. Familiarity with AI libraries, frameworks, and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
4. Solid understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and experience deploying AI models on these platforms.
5. Solid understanding of AI concepts, algorithms, and methodologies.
6. Knowledge of designing large scale AI solutions, data integration, cleansing, and transformation techniques.
7. Familiarity with big data platforms and technologies, such as Hadoop or Spark.
8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions.
9. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
10. Knowledge of ethical AI practices and regulations is a plus.

Primary Skill : Documentum Server Administration (10-12 Years) .
Secondary Skill ( CICD , Docker , Kubernetes : 2-3 Years)
Total exp - 09-15 Years
Administration  experience, Documentum Server Administration (8-10 Years)
Primary Skill : Documentum Server Administration (10-12 Years) .
Secondary Skill ( CICD , Docker , Kubernetes : 2-3 Years)
Secondary Skill :
( CICD , Docker , Kubernetes : 2-3 Years)

"• Should have Very good experience of 5+ years in Apache SOLR ( SOLRJ implementation)
• Should have strong experience in core JAVA, Spring -Boot, RESTFUL services
• Should have strong experience in enterprise search domain and search architecture
• Strong experience in Design, build, deploy, Search application and Services.
• Strong knowledge in Apache SOLR Search API and Indexing API/Querying API.
• Good hands-on schema design, analyzer and filter configuration
• Knowledge in Apache SOLR architecture and Environment setup/Administration, SOLR Cloud using Apache Zookeeper and its architecture
• Should be able to design end to end search solution using Solr Search API.
• Should be able to evaluate and come up with required sizing for SOLR environments.
• Should be able to guide the team technically
• Should be able to review the application & code regularly before deploying it in higher environment
• Should be able to interact with customer on a regular basis for requirement gathering, demo etc"

Work with client on enhancement and support on Onbase application and platform
•             Experience with Hyland OnBase Application Development
•             Basic OnBase configuration and Administration.
•             Experience in Integrating Hyland OnBase with external systems
•             Good to have Advance OnBase Workflow developer skills.
•             Good to have Experience in Content Migration to OnBase
•             Unity API development.
•             Knowledge in Document Retention module.
•             Knowledge in OnBase Integration.
•             OnBase basic reporting and SQL capabilities
•             Good to have Hyland OnBase Certification
•             REST based based integration
•             C# / .Net development experience

Mandatory Skills:
• Experience working on Alfresco Content Services
• Experience working on Alfresco Process Services
• Experience  working on Alfresco Share Services
• Experience  working on Alfresco Records Management
• Strong Knowledge of Core Java, Spring Framework, REST Web Services

Secondary Skills:
• Experience working on build tools and configurations.
• Experience on deployments.
• Code Analysis and Review.
• Experience working on Development environments on Maven
• Experience working on YUI, Angular JS
• Experience working on Support Tickets, Defects
• Experience working on Unit Testing.
• Experience working on project configurations SOLR, DBMS
• Experience working on RDBMS
• Experience working on Content Migration
• Experience working on upgrades.
• Good troubleshooting skills

Additional Skills, Tools and Technologies:
• Code review tool.
• Eclipse
• Performance Management
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Exposure to Upgrades
• Exposure to Content Migration

"• Prior experience with Elasticsearch.
• Designing and developing applications that effectively index, search, and analyze documents in a secure, responsive, and reliable environment.
• Deploying and configuring Elasticsearch in high-demand architectures.
• Query optimization and modeling data structures.
• Collaborating with product managers, engineers, and customers to design effective interfaces.
• Providing architectural guidance for challenging engineering problems
• Scripting experience and systems configuration knowledge.
• Debugging, configuring, tuning applications, and platforms.
• Proven experience with cluster architecture, design, and deployment.
• Understanding of software design as it relates to Elasticsearch deployments."

"• Should have 5-9 Years of experience in Implementing Digital Transformation projects in Enterprise Content Management domain.
• Should have excellent hands-on in Architecture, Design, Development, Maintenance and supporting advanced document capture solutions using Kofax KTA
• Should have good experience in Intake Portfolio automation, Cognitive capture and Advanced Imaging of the Enterprise Content Management domain.
• Should be knowledgeable in Installation, Upgradation and Maintaining Kofax TotalAgility & Kofax Insights
• Should have the ability to analyse and identify root cause for issues
• Should have several years of experience in engineering support (Windows, Active Directory, enabling high availability with KTA) and should be proficeint with MS SQL
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills with team members and customers
• Experience in Agile, DevOps and Automation."

• Lotus Notes developer / Lotus Notes Senior developer with 3 to 8 years of experience.
• Should have experience in Lotus notes development, debugging the design/data issues and fixing them, application understanding, understanding the requirements and identify scope of application enhancement/archival/migration.
• Should have experience in application migration and data migration projects with exposure on extracting, cleansing and migrating the Lotus notes data into other platforms/DBs.
• Should be able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Candidate should be able to create/customize tools for data extraction where required.
• Should have exposure on Lotus notes applications involving Notrix Jobs, API Calls, dependencies with other sources like DB2, Teradata and Snowflake.

Possess a strong background in COBOL DB2 JCL VSAM CICS and IBM Mainframe Utilities.Demonstrate extensive experience in the Life and Annuities Insurance domain.Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.Show proficiency in designing and implementing technical solutions that meet business requirements.Have strong communication skills both written and verbal to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Visual Basic , Linux , Joomla , MariaDB , Basis Product administration Tech Stack: §  Basis Pro 5 §  Visual Basic 6 §  Joomla §  MariaDB §  Linux Job Description: §  Minor Tech Currency remediation upgrade depending subject to the support capacity §  Minor Enhancement