Client Relationship Manager - Insurance - Woodland Hills, CA

Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions
Location: Woodland Hills
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Client Relationship Manager Woodland Hills, CA About Cognizant Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping clients become data-enabled and data-driven in the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps companies evolve into modern businesses. By leading clients in using technologies crucial to modern enterprises such as IoT, artificial intelligence, digital engineering & cloud, we enable new business and operating models that unlock new value in markets around the world. Cognizant's unwavering focus on our clients is led by over 350,000 associates, who deliver services and solutions tailored to specific industries and the outstanding needs of the organizations we serve. Overview Client Relationship Managers are key contributors to commercial side of Cognizant IT and Consulting Business. CRM will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients. They support and report into the Client Partner and act as business owners for assigned accounts, leading the day-to-day activities and P&L of these accounts. The CRM works with delivery teams to enhance backlog, optimizing the resource mix and navigating scope changes to ensure client expectations are met. They work towards establishing a positive client experience by conducting client meetings. A CRM's shared measures are margin, revenue, client satisfaction & employee retention. Key Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders
• Understand the client, issues, and priorities
• Work with clients to define their problems and co-create solutions
• Drive RFPs / proactive bids with regards to renewals, extensions, and expansion
• Track of Insurance industry trends relevant to client business and bring forth proactive ideas and solutions
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the clients
• Responsible for backlog growth including renewals and extensions of current engagements
• Lead the onsite project teams and ensure they are understand the client environment Qualifications - External Required Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in a client facing role in a consulting firm or an account/engagement management role in the IT professional services offshore/outsourcing industry, within Insurance vertical.
  • Experience managing Client P&L of $15 + Million dollars including reporting and metric assessment for the account
  • Excellent ability and aptitude to influence and communicate effectively with business stakeholders up to the C-Suite
  • Ability to interface at all levels of an organization
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and executive presentation and persuasion skills are required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Preferred Experience
    • MS or MBA degree
    • Strong background in a project environment and application development in the Insurance vertical. Experience with Property and Casualty experience is a plus.
    • Proven track record to contribute to new business development efforts and to lead and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
    • Must be detail oriented and able to manage and maintain all facets of complex assignments.
    • Demonstrable problem-solving abilities with the skills to identify strategic solutions to business problems that have enterprise-wide implications.
    • Demonstrate the flexibility to work among diverse corporate environments, industries, and technical and non-technical audiences Top Reasons to Join Our Team Excellent compensation/benefits. A strong financial incentive package that includes a solid base salary with a highly attractive commission's plan. Further incentives include award programs, club trips, and excellent benefits package. Wide exposure to industry, product, and functional standard methodologies; as well as outstanding teams supporting your sales pursuits. Encouraging management team that rewards initiative & success. Exciting, industry leading practice where you can truly build a long-term career. Congenial, collaborative, and goal-oriented environment; the opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse, highly experienced team of business professionals. Tremendous opportunities for growth with a real career path promoting career advancement. Salary and Other 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. Applications will be accepted until February 4th, 2025 The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 - $174,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
      • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
      • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
      • 401(k) plan and contributions
      • Long-term/Short-term Disability
      • Paid Parental Leave
      • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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. 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 345,000 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 (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world. 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.

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