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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Applications will be accepted until 01/31/2026. Submit your resume and cover letter through the Cognizant career portal. For reasonable accommodation requests, email CareersNA@cognizant.com.
