Cognizant

BI Technical Lead

Cognizant$137K — $161K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in Business Intelligence, Analytics, or technical leadership roles.
  • Expertise with Tableau and Power BI for analytics architecture and optimization.
  • Strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery.
  • Experience in analytics modernization and cloud migration.
  • Proficient in data warehousing and ETL/ELT processes.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technology partner supporting various business functions.
  • Lead the development and support of analytics solutions using key platforms.
  • Drive transformation initiatives for analytics platforms and cloud adoption.
  • Define analytics strategies and translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership ensuring governance and performance optimization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
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BI Technical Lead - Customer & Corporate Analytics
About the role

As a BI Technical Lead - Customer & Corporate Analytics, you will make an impact by leading the delivery, modernization, and optimization of enterprise analytics solutions that enable data-driven decision making across customer and corporate functions. You will be a valued member of the AI & Analytics team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, technology teams, and global delivery partners to deliver scalable analytics platforms, modern reporting solutions, and actionable business insights.
In this role, you will:
  • Serve as the primary technology partner for Customer & Corporate Analytics stakeholders, supporting business functions including Customer Service, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Regulatory, and Corporate Operations.
  • Lead the design, development, modernization, and support of analytics solutions utilizing Tableau, Power BI, GCP BigQuery, and enterprise reporting platforms.
  • Drive analytics platform transformation initiatives, including dashboard modernization, semantic layer design, data source optimization, and cloud analytics adoption.
  • Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define analytics strategies, prioritize delivery roadmaps, and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, governance, performance optimization, and adherence to enterprise standards.
Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Houston, TX. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

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
  • 15+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data & Analytics delivery, or technical leadership roles.
  • Expert-level experience with Tableau and Power BI, including solution architecture, dashboard development, administration, governance, and performance optimization.
  • Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), BigQuery, SQL, dimensional modeling, semantic layer architecture, and modern analytics solutions.
  • Experience leading analytics modernization initiatives, including migration of reporting and business intelligence platforms to cloud-based environments.
  • Expertise in data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, reporting frameworks, and enterprise analytics platforms.
  • Experience supporting customer operations analytics, contact center reporting, customer experience metrics, financial reporting, and operational performance management.
  • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata management, observability, and data catalog solutions.
  • Proven ability to lead onsite and offshore delivery teams within Agile, Scrum, or Kanban environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, consulting, and executive presentation skills.
These will help you stand out
  • Experience within the Utilities industry, particularly supporting customer and corporate analytics functions.
  • Experience with SAP HANA, GCP BigQuery migrations, and enterprise analytics modernization programs.
  • Knowledge of contact center technologies such as Genesys Cloud, NICE, or similar customer interaction platforms.
  • Experience with customer analytics, Customer 360 solutions, workforce productivity reporting, and customer experience transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with data observability and governance tools such as Atlan, Monte Carlo, or similar platforms.
  • Experience delivering enterprise KPI frameworks, HR analytics, finance reporting, and marketing analytics solutions.

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.
Compensation

Applications will be accepted until July 30, 2026.

The annual salary for this position is between $137,500 and $161,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, Cognizant offers:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan and Company Contributions
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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