Consulting Principal- Energy- Global Consulting

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 5,000+ 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.

About the Role

As a Consulting Principal – Associate Director, you will make an impact by leading strategic transformation initiatives for ExxonMobil's Application Development and Maintenance (ADM) programs. You will be a valued member of the ExxonMobil consulting team and work collaboratively with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and multi-supplier partners.

In this Role, You Will:

· Lead the design and implementation of operating models and governance frameworks for ADM programs.

· Drive AMS (Application Management Services) optimization and champion AI-first delivery strategies.

· Oversee multi-supplier ecosystems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.

· Manage Experience Level Agreements (XLAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to deliver superior client outcomes.

· Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

· Utilize automation, DevSecOps, SRE, and observability tools to enhance operational efficiency.

· Ensure compliance with safety-critical and regulated environments within the Oil & Gas sector.

Work Model

This is a hybrid position requiring 3-4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Houston, TX. We support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

· Minimum 15 years of consulting experience in Oil & Gas and IT, with a proven track record in large-scale transformation programs.

· Demonstrated success managing geographically distributed teams and complex consulting projects.

· Deep understanding of the Oil & Gas value chain and related applications.

· Expertise in AMS optimization, AI-first delivery, and platform-driven approaches.

· Strong background in governance framework design and XLA/SLA management.

· Familiarity with DevSecOps, SRE, automation frameworks, and observability/SIEM tools.

· Ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across business and IT functions.

These Will Help You Succeed

· Experience across the full Oil & Gas value chain.

· Knowledge of regulated environments and safety-critical systems.

· ITIL v4, SAFe/Agile, and cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are highly desirable.

Benefits

· Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

· 401(k) plan and contributions

· Employee stock purchase plan

· Employee assistance program

· 10 paid holidays plus PTO

· Paid parental leave and fertility assistance

· Learning and development certifications and programs

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until 01/31/2026. Submit your resume and cover letter through the Cognizant career portal. For reasonable accommodation requests, email [email protected].