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Do you want to engineer modern organisations to improve everyday life? We invite you to come on board at this exciting time to join our Public Sector and Healthcare team.

Position summary: Public Sector Account Manager (12 month contract role)

We are currently hiring for all levels (Senior Manager, Manager, Senior Consultant) within the Healthcare and Public Sector team. This means you will be helping our clients find and create new value for their customers, their organisation and our society through technology enabled solutions. As part of the Healthcare and Public Sector team you will work with purpose driven team members to help create a more equitable and inclusive society. Who use technology as an equalizer to enhance education, improve healthcare and assist Government to help individuals and communities to be the best version of themselves.

In your first few weeks in this Public Sector Account Manager role, you can expect to:

• Create strategies for the public sector account based on your understanding of the industry

• Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies and key public sector stakeholders

• Bring industry insights to our broader organisation to ensure we deliver value to our clients and develop innovative solutions that solve client problems

• Assist with pursuits to ensure we bring the best of Cognizant to our clients

• Develop and manage contractual arrangements, including panel application and ongoing management.

• Respond to and deliver on customer requests, maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings that meet or exceed company standards

To apply for this Public Sector Account Manager role, your soft skills, expertise and experience should include:

• Strong public sector industry knowledge

• Proven experience working in or supporting large scale teams

• Previous experience in the public sector preferred, with some understanding of procurement processes

• Experience in business development and good track record in establishing and maintaining relationships

• Proven leadership qualities such as people management, leading others, and influencing skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Previous experience with account management in Australia is strongly preferred

If you’re looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you'll be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package. At Cognizant, taking care of employees is a priority:

• You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here

• You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training

• We’ll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future.

Please reach out to our friendly team today to apply and register your interest in this full-time fixed-term contract Public Sector Account Manager position.

At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 345,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.