Business Development Lead (BD Lead) – ISV & Hi-Tech | Hybrid Work | Chennai / Pune
Job Description
Summary
Cognizant is hiring a Business Development Lead (BD Lead) to drive strategic growth in the ISV and Hi-Tech sectors. This exciting role is designed for professionals with proven expertise in business development, client engagement, data-driven decision-making, and business scorecard analytics. As a BD Lead, you will create powerful presentations, lead cross-functional collaboration, and identify new business opportunities to enhance organizational performance.
If you have strong MS PowerPoint, data analysis, and business services skills, this hybrid role in Chennai or Pune, India offers an opportunity to shape client relationships and accelerate career growth in a global Fortune 500 professional services company.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Business Development Lead (BD Lead) |
|---|---|
| Location | Chennai / Pune, India |
| Work Model | Hybrid (Day Shifts) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Industry | ISV & Hi-Tech Business Development |
| Travel Required | No |
| Experience Required | Proven business development / client engagement experience |
| Core Skills/Tools | Business Scorecard, MS PowerPoint, Market Research, Data Analysis, Client Relationship Management |
| Job Category | Technology & Engineering |
| Date Published | September 16, 2025 |
Key Responsibilities
As a BD Lead at Cognizant, you will:
- Develop and implement strategic business development plans for ISV and Hi-Tech domains.
- Use Business Scorecard methodologies to track and enhance performance metrics.
- Create compelling MS PowerPoint presentations to communicate strategies and results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align services with client needs.
- Conduct market research to identify new opportunities, trends, and competitors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
- Analyze business data to generate insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Partner with the Business Communication Manager for consistent messaging.
- Monitor industry changes to ensure competitive positioning.
- Prepare business proposals, reports, and executive presentations for leadership.
- Lead business process improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in Business Scorecard.
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint for impactful business communication.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid understanding of the ISV and Hi-Tech industries.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional and client-facing teams.
- Ability to perform market research and business trend analysis.
- Proactive, self-driven approach to identifying and securing new business opportunities.
Why Join Cognizant?
At Cognizant, you’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where over 300,000 associates globally work to transform industries with digital solutions. We offer:
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Health and wellness benefits
- Global career development opportunities
- Diverse, inclusive culture ranked among Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant is a leading professional services company that helps clients modernize business, operating, and technology models. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is part of the NASDAQ-100 and consistently ranked among the world’s most admired companies. Learn more at www.cognizant.com.
Apply Now
Take the next step in your career as a Business Development Lead in Chennai or Pune. Join Cognizant and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ISV and Hi-Tech business services.