Bangalore, India
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 is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
About Cognizant Corporate
Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Joint us in shaping future of business.
About The Role
Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a seasoned Senior Executive Recruiter (Associate Director level) to join our Global Executive Recruitment (GER) team. This role partners closely with senior business leaders to identify, attract, and hire exceptional executive talent across portfolios such as Technology Services, Sales, and Corporate Functions.As a key member of the GER team, you’ll manage end-to-end leadership hiring—shaping search strategies, engaging senior talent up to the SVP level, and delivering high-impact outcomes in line with Cognizant’s growth and transformation goals. While the focus will primarily be on India-based leadership hiring, you may occasionally support global mandates as we continue to build Cognizant’s executive bench strength worldwide.
In This Role, You Will
- Partner with business and functional heads to define executive hiring needs, develop targeted search strategies, and drive the recruitment process from brief to close.
- Manage full-cycle executive searches—including market mapping, candidate engagement, assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding—while maintaining a strong focus on quality, speed, and stakeholder experience.
- Lead recruitment initiatives across Technology Services, Sales, and Corporate portfolios, ensuring alignment with business priorities and leadership capability frameworks.
- Leverage direct sourcing, networks, and market intelligence to build diverse executive pipelines; collaborate with sourcing and research teams to identify and attract top talent.
- Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in the ATS; ensure compliance with internal governance and process standards.
- Engage external partners or executive search firms selectively and effectively, managing relationships and ensuring delivery excellence.
- Work India business hours with flexibility for global stakeholder interactions (ET/CT).
What You Must Have To Be Considered
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
- 12+ years of recruitment experience, with 5+ years in executive or leadership search.
- Proven success hiring senior leaders in technology, services, or corporate environments.
- Expertise in designing and executing sourcing strategies, engaging executive-level talent, and managing complex, confidential searches.
- Strong consultative and communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with C-level stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple high-impact priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
These will help you succeed
- Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to executive hiring.
- Strong interpersonal and storytelling skills to engage senior talent.
- High personal accountability, professionalism, and discretion.
- Embodies Cognizant’s values: Work as One, Raise the Bar, Dare to Innovate, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.
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 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programsThe 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.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.
