Overview: Associate identified for this role of Consulting Principal position for performing Consulting practice lead in respective vertical area and client engagements. She/He should be able to deliver/assure the best value toward clients in both practice development and billable engagements in the following circumstances. (1) In communication with client’s senior management teams (2) In orchestration within Cognizant teams (not only in Japan, but in global) (3) In leading contents and its quality (4) In directing team members Responsibilities The Consulting Principal will: · Understand the business objective · Communicate with client’s senior management teams · Orchestrate Cognizant teams in both Japan and global · Direct, manage and deliver activities of both practice development and billable engagement with assured quality · Ensure high levels of performance of team members · Analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time · Detail oriented & hands on approach · Adaptability to multi culture environment · Comply with Japanese customer work rules · Should possess strong analytical/review skills and very good communication skills · Maintain and manage existing artifacts both in local and customer environment · Should be a good team player and take ownership for responsible assigned tasks · Good professional behavior and attitude · Take ownership of tasks including any customer communication and handle queries / clarifications from the customer · Contribute to knowledge base · Contribute new ideas and innovative approaches at work Qualifications (Mandatory) · Native Level Japanese (Speaking, Writing and Reading) · Good track record of leading practice with some exposure of P&L responsibility · 10+ years of experience in business and/or technology consulting, especially at Strategy Consulting (MBB, Roland Berger, Kearney, ADL), Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG), Accenture, CapGemini · Multiple years of experience in practice development · Multiple years of experiences in multicultural and multilingual environments · Many collaborative experiences with stakeholders of both clients and own teams as applicable in the resolution of any disputes or issues that may arise during the engagements · University degree Qualifications (Preferred) · Experiences in manufacturing industry will be a good to have · Experiences in retail sales & wholesales industries will be a good to have · Technical certifications will be a good to have 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.