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.

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