Cognizant is looking for a Lead Product Consultant (Duck Creek Policy) for developing customized product for our clients. The role is expected to drive technology discussions and analyze the current landscape for gaps in addressing business needs. Cognizant needs a motivated individual to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership/best practices to enhance our current services and technologies.

An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, collaborative environment. Someone that values the “team” and leverages the opinions and expertise of their teammates to deliver quality.

• Location : Charlotte - NC US (Remote)

Roles & Responsibilities

DUCK CREEK Lead BUSINESS ANALYST

• Functional Leadership for the implementation of Duck Creek Policy, Managing and prioritizing a product backlog from inception through implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements
• Ability to provide expert guidance in the understanding of the insurance product and business needs of the customer and how to translate them into the product specifications for configuration
• Interact professionally with a diverse group of program stakeholders from Business and IT
• Ability to understand the business issues and data challenges of the customer and collaborate with the team to build and present solutions Lead meetings with stakeholders to determine priorities and critical path items necessary to achieve defined objectives
• Collaborate with a cross-geography business and technical teams
• Assist program management with identification of scope, progress, risks and collaborate with the team to implement mitigation plans that follow through to risk closure
• P&C Insurance domain expertise (10 years in the domain)
• Duck Creek Policy product expertise (7 years in the domain)
• Business Analysis expertise (10 years in the domain)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven leadership qualities such as conflict/issue resolution, critical thinking and ownership.

Must Have Skills

• Duck Creek Policy

Work Authorization

• Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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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.