SAP Relationship Manager - High Tech

SAP Relationship Manager

The SAP Relationship Manager will provide deep expertise in SAP Practice supporting a key client(s) in the Bay Area. In this role, your focus will be on expanding Cognizant's SAP services in the assigned client(s), and working closely with the delivery teams to ensure successful execution post-sale. You are a trusted advisor to both the client and the Cognizant Client Partner blending strategic, tactical and 'street savvy' sales and solutioning experience.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the San Francisco/Bay Area. This role does require up to 25% travel. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

In this role, you will:

• Foster strategic client partnerships: Build strong, trust-based relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Gain deep client insight: Understand the client's environment, challenges, and priorities to inform strategic decisions.
• Create impactful solutions: Collaborate with clients to define business problems and develop tailored solutions.
• Drive strategic growth: Lead RFP responses and proactive bids focused on renewals, extensions, and account expansion.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for SAP: Act as the day-to-day point of contact, ensuring seamless communication and engagement.
• Expand engagement pipeline: Own backlog growth by securing renewals and extensions of existing SAP engagements.
• Ensure successful delivery: Guide project teams with a clear understanding of client dynamics to ensure successful execution.

What you need to have to be considered:

• 3-5 years experience in account management role selling SAP solutions.
• 8+ years' hands-on experience working in SAP solutions in an architect or delivery role - you have been an SAP practitioner.
• High level understanding of emerging patterns in the SAP application modernization space
• Strong knowledge of the communications, media, high tech spaces.
• A strong relationship-oriented bent of mind, demonstrated capabilities in building and sustaining relationships
• Strong executive presence and gravitas.
• Ability to navigate a large organization, work in a multi-dimensional matrix and have the power of persuasion through content and confidence
• Experience of leading and closing large deals in managed services (multi-million $ and multi-year contracts)

We'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 exciting things to this role.

The annual base salary for this position is between $170,000 - $185,000. The specific salary is dependent on experience and other qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. 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

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

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.

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, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients.