Cognizant Technology Solutions - Bridgewater Township, NJ
posted 27 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Bridgewater Township, NJ
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Sustainability Advisor at Cognizant is a strategic role focused on helping clients leverage technology solutions to enhance their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs. This position involves working closely with Fortune 500 clients to track and report on their ESG commitments, particularly in carbon emissions management and sustainability strategies. The advisor will engage in client-facing conversations, develop actionable strategies, and collaborate with internal and external teams to drive sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead client-facing conversations and develop strategies focused on ESG metric characterization and carbon emission management.
- Engage in business and data strategy projects as a senior sustainability expert, examining potential sustainability strategies across client maturity levels.
- Partner with ESG leaders to identify opportunities for technology-based solutions to unlock new business insights.
- Support sales and business development teams in formulating value propositions for advancing clients' ESG programs.
- Create accelerators and thought leadership pieces for client engagements.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in the sustainability space with Fortune 500 companies.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific, mathematical, or engineering domain with a focus on sustainability.
- Experience with ESG software implementation.
- Previous experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst to articulate solution requirements and manage product roadmaps.
- Hands-on experience with industry-leading ESG technology solutions.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in carbon emissions accounting (GHG protocol) for large corporations.
- Familiarity with CSO sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
- Previous experience in a consulting or advisory role.
