About the role
As a Lead Product Consultant – Functional, you will make an impact by driving platform-based transformation engagements in the banking domain, ensuring successful product implementations and stakeholder alignment. You will be a valued member of our ISG Practice and work collaboratively with product vendors, clients, and internal teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.
In this role, you will- Lead functional consulting for mortgage, retail, corporate, or private banking transformation projects.
- Conduct Process-Led Workshops (PLW) with clients and vendors to define requirements and solutions.
- Configure requirements within platforms and ensure fulfillment at a granular level.
- Drive Gap-Fit analysis and facilitate adopt vs. Adapt discussions with business and IT stakeholders.
- Review and contribute to key deliverables such as BRDs, functional specifications, and interface design documents.
- Act as the interface between product vendors, customers, and stakeholders to close product gaps.
- Collaborate with integration, testing, design, and development teams; coordinate UAT with banks.
- Apply knowledge of SaaS integration concepts (Microservices, containerization, API management).
- Support compliance with audit findings and institutionalize knowledge management processes.
- Contribute to practice development through accelerators, tools, and POVs; lead cross-skilling initiatives.
- Actively participate in business development and competency building across geographies.
Onsite – This role requires presence at the client or Cognizant office in Amsterdam. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through various wellbeing programs.
What you need to have to be considered- 10–12+ years of experience in platform implementation within banking domains.
- Expertise in Dutch mortgage processes and platforms (e.g., Ohpen, Slater) is an advantage.
- Strong experience in PLW facilitation and requirement configuration within platforms.
- Ability to influence stakeholders on solution design and implementation strategies.
- Hands-on experience with integration concepts in SaaS environments.
- Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile methodologies (including ceremonies).
- Knowledge of Dutch language is a strong advantage.
- Education: Engineering Graduate / MBA / Professional Degree / Postgraduate.
- Experience in coordinating UAT and managing multi-stakeholder engagements.
- Exposure to microservices architecture and API-driven integrations.
- Thought leadership in banking transformation and product consulting.
- Ability to lead business development initiatives and mentor teams.
- Competitive salary
- Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
- Technology-driven organization with an open team spirit
- International work environment
Megha Nagpal
Email: Megha.Nagpal3@cognizant.com
Phone: +31 6 2715 5643
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€80000 - €100000 monthly