About the roleAs an AI Strategist, you will make an impact by shaping high-value AI use cases and transforming them into scalable, market-ready offerings that drive business growth. You will be a valued member of the AI Market Unit team and work collaboratively with sales, consulting, pre-sales, engineering, and business stakeholders to bridge business challenges with innovative AI solutions. In this role, you will: • Design and develop high-impact AI use cases and solution blueprints aligned to business and industry needs • Build compelling value propositions, ROI frameworks, and client-ready storytelling assets • Partner with clients and internal teams to drive early-stage discovery, ideation, and solution shaping • Create and scale reusable AI offerings, accelerators, and go-to-market assets • Support AI-led pursuits by articulating strategic value and enabling differentiated positioningWork model: In OfficeAt Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an in-office position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in [Chennai/Bangalore/Hyderabad].The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered • 16-18 years of experience in consulting, solution design, digital/AI strategy, or product/experience design • Proven ability to translate business problems into structured AI or digital solutions • Exposure to AI platforms, Generative AI toolchains, and industry-aligned use cases • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect technology solutions to business value • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationThese will help you stand out • Strong skills in structured problem-solving and solution blueprinting • Ability to create compelling executive narratives and business storytelling • Experience working across sales, consulting, engineering, and product teams • Understanding of AI/ML concepts at a business and solution level • Experience building reusable offerings, playbooks, or go-to-market assetsWe're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and innovative ideas to this role. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.