Service Desk Portuguese Team Leader

Senior Service Desk Team Leader

At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

As a Senior Service Desk Team Leader, you will oversee multiple service desk teams, ensuring high-quality support delivery across various channels (phone, chat, email). You will be responsible for optimizing workflows, mentoring team leaders, driving performance improvements, and collaborating with other departments to align support operations with business goals.

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience in Service Desk or Contact Center leadership roles.
• Excellent communication in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is a must.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Avaya, NICE).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change.
• Experience presenting status to clients (internal or external).
• Work model: 100% on site, Cognizant Guadalajara

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support Tech/Shift Leaders and their respective agents.
• Analyze KPIs and SLA metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Develop training plans and career paths for team members.
• Act as escalation point for complex or high-impact incidents.
• Coordinate with Management team, local and global, to ensure seamless service delivery.

Why Cognizant?

Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.

Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans.

Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package.

Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies.

We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment.

We invest in people and their wellbeing.

We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger!

Join us now!

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents —from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.