Consulting Manager – Utilities Grid Modernization & Speed to Power Transformation
Cognizant · Posted Sep 5, 2026
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time · Manager
- 12+ years
Lead strategic consulting engagements focused on grid modernization, distribution operations transformation, utility operational excellence, and Speed to Power initiatives.
Compensation
This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic consulting engagements focused on grid modernization, distribution operations transformation, utility operational excellence, and Speed to Power initiatives
- Partner with utility executives and operational leaders to assess current-state capabilities, identify improvement opportunities, and define transformation roadmaps
- Design future-state operating models, governance structures, business processes, and organizational frameworks that improve energization performance and operational effectiveness
- Serve as a trusted advisor across utility operations and technology domains, including SCADA, DMS, OMS, ADMS, GIS, DERMS, AMI, work management, asset management, and customer platforms
- Facilitate executive workshops, stakeholder alignment sessions, transformation planning activities, and strategic decision-making forums
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
- Nice to have: service energization