AVP, Oracle Practice Leader, North America

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Assistant Vice President, Oracle Practice Leader, North America

COGNIZANT OVERVIEW

ABOUT COGNIZANT

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) engineers modern businesses.  We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world.  Together, we’re improving everyday life.  See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $19.4 billion and a market value of $38 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build stronger, more agile, and innovative businesses.

At Cognizant, we give organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands so our clients can achieve the goal of every modern business: staying one step ahead of a fast-changing world.

For more than 25 years, Cognizant has helped organizations across every industry envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. And we’re just getting started.

COGNIZANT CULTURE

Our culture attracts those with a true passion for changing organizations for the better, desires to do so within a success-oriented, yet professional atmosphere filled with business professionals who all manifest a belief in partnership, innovation, and excellence. Our “Cultural Value Drivers” are well-known and clearly communicated within the organization: Open, Transparent, Driven, Empowered, Opportunity-Filled, Flexible & Collaborative.

Key Responsibilities: Assistant Vice President, Oracle Practice Leader, North America

• We are seeking a professional with expertise and experience in leading a multi-million-dollar practice (200+ MUSD) in Oracle with demonstrable experience in Oracle Cloud technologies (SAAS or IAAS)
• Drive sales for the Oracle Practice in NA with a focus on Oracle Cloud (HCM, ERP, SCM and OCI)
• Experience working with Oracle on the Catalyst Program and leveraging the Catalyst Program to help drive Oracle Practice growth across HCM, OCI and Industry Solutions
• Experience in large deal pursuits (25+ MUSD Oracle Programs) with a strong track record of deal conversion to drive large deal closures
• Deep industry knowledge in at least 2 industries with experience of implementing Oracle Programs (Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, Comms Media or Tech industries are preferred)
• Will be a critical part of the Oracle Practice strategy this role will provide the successful candidate with a great opportunity to grow an already sizeable Oracle Practice Business in NA

Minimum and Preferred Requirements: Skills/Years of Experience: 

• 20+ Years of overall IT experience (and at least 15+ years in Oracle ecosystem) with very strong sales and delivery experience in Oracle products
• Strong experience in Finance Transformation leveraging Oracle EBS, Peoplesoft and Cloud ERP products would be an added advantage
• Prior experience in handling Oracle Practice sales to the tune of $200-$300M yearly revenue
• 8+ Years of P&L experience in managing a large Oracle Practice in NA region
• Deep Technology understanding of Oracle Products and Technologies (especially Oracle Cloud (ERP, HCM, SCM and OCI)
• Prior Experience in implementation of Oracle Programs (preferably EBS & Cloud products) and a good appreciation of global delivery model
• Experience in sharing proactive proposals and driving revenue growth for the practice
• Demonstrated experience in working with Oracle Product and Alliance teams. Connect with Oracle Senior/Executive Leadership team would be an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in customer management (esp. during the pre-sales cycle and on ongoing engagements) capabilities
• Experience of building & managing top performing teams with high achievement of TCV and other sales targets
• Should have the ability to discuss technology enabled business transformation with customers
• Proven experience in managing and connecting global multi-disciplinary teams, partners and alliances across customer engagement life cycle
• Delivers concise and effective communications with authority, excellent inter-personal and influencing skills
• Cross-cultural awareness is well looked upon
• Excellent team player who active supports peers

Leadership: 

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities – preferably expert with C-level stakeholder relationships
• Strong strategic and business mindset
• Articulates the company’s mission, vision and objectives in a clear and concise way that can speak to clients and employees at all levels
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities

EDUCATION

BS/BA required; MBA preferred

LOCATION 

Preferred: Chicago IL, Charlotte NC, Atlanta GA, or Dallas TX

TRAVEL

Approximately up to 75%

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

Job Posting : Feb 02 2024

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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