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Learning and Development Learning Partner

Learning and Development Learning Partner

Kansas StaffingTopeka, KS, US
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Cognizant Learning Partner

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. Join us in shaping the future of business.

About the Role

The Learning Partner will play a pivotal role in shaping, managing, and delivering impactful learning initiatives for Cognizant's global sales and consulting community. This role requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges, needs, and skill sets of experienced sellers and consultants, combined with strong project management expertise to ensure the timely, high-quality delivery of strategic learning initiatives. This is a high-visibility position within a global team, supporting a mature, professional audience across multiple geographies. You will act as both a strategic learning partner and a hands-on project manageroverseeing end-to-end learning program execution, ensuring alignment with business priorities, and designing and developing learning solutions and storyboards for this audience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Learning Partnership

Serve as a trusted advisor to sales and consulting leadership, understanding business goals, performance challenges, and learning needs.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define learning objectives, success metrics, and delivery approaches tailored for a senior, global audience.
  • Ensure learning initiatives align with Cognizant's go-to-market strategy, sales methodology, and consulting capabilities.
  • Project Management
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple, concurrent learning projects within defined timelines and budgets.

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation.
  • Coordinate cross-functional resources, vendors, and subject matter experts to ensure program success.
  • Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
  • Ensure effective communication across project teams, stakeholders, and business units.
  • Instructional Design & Development
  • Design and develop engaging learning solutions, including e-learning modules, instructor-led training, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and communications.

  • Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to create impactful, business-relevant content.
  • Incorporate case studies, simulations, and scenarios that reflect the complexity of global sales and consulting engagements.
  • Measurement & Continuous Improvement
  • Define and track KPIs to measure learning effectiveness and business impact.

  • Gather feedback from learners, facilitators, and stakeholders, and make data-driven recommendations for program enhancements.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in learning, sales enablement, and consulting capability development.
  • Qualifications & Requirements

  • Must-Have :
  • Experience with a sales and / or consulting audiencestrong understanding of their business drivers, challenges, and professional development needs.

  • Extensive project management experience with a proven track record of managing large-scale, global learning initiatives.
  • Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile / Scrum Master, etc.) strongly preferred.
  • High organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders across time zones.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to align learning programs to strategic business outcomes.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Trello) and collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint, Miro, etc.).
  • Preferred :
  • Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.

  • Familiarity with sales enablement tools, consulting frameworks, and enterprise learning platforms (Cornerstone, SuccessFactors, etc.).
  • Certification in instructional design or learning development methodologies (e.g., ATD CPLP, Instructional Design Certificate).
  • Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and business alignment
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity in a global work environment
  • Detail-oriented with a drive for quality and excellence
  • Why Join Us

    This role offers the opportunity to influence the capability development of Cognizant's global sales and consulting forceimpacting revenue growth, client relationships, and business performance. You'll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that values innovation, excellence, and measurable business impact in learning.

    Work Model

    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 United States. 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. 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.

    Salary and Other Compensation

    Applications will be accepted until November 13, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $85,000 - $95,000, 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

    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
  • 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. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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