Sustainability Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $90k - $120k / year • 6d ago

Job Summary

We are looking for a Food and Agriculture SME with strong sustainability experience to join our team to help client and with experienced Senior Project Manager with 11 to 14 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Salesforce Consumer Good Cloud Trace Monitor and Supply Chain Management. This hybrid role requires day shifts and may involve travel.

Responsibilities

Lead client facing conversations related to topics such as: sustainable supply chains (e.g. transparency and traceability) sustainable agri-food systems regulatory compliance (CSRD EUDR etc) and ESG data management and strategy with a focus on food and beverage agriculture commodities retail consumer goods industries

Lead and support business and data strategy projects as the supply chain sustainability expert examining key opportunities across an array of client sustainability program maturity levels. This will require adaptability and an ability to identify with the client where they stand to set an attainable sustainability roadmap

Encourage forward thinking solutions and a collaborative communication environment to achieve business buy in

Support internal business development and sales teams in formulating the value propositions around ESG data management sustainable supply chains and agri-food systems

Develop key partnerships with external organizations for enhancement of offerings and solutions for sustainable supply chains

Partner with the sustainability team to create accelerators and high value reusable assets (e.g. content thought leadership) that Cognizant can bring to client engagement

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
Cognizant 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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
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.

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