Principal

Why Globalization Excellence

Zinnov's Globalization Excellence (GE) practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end - from Design & Discovery to Build, Scale, and Run.

In GE, you don't work in silos. You:

• Own complex, end-to-end client journey
• Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models
• Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies

This is where strategy meets execution - and where talent plays a defining role.

About the Role

As Engagement Manager, you will lead end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements across technology-led sectors including TMT, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecom, and Semiconductors.

This role is designed for a client-facing problem solver who can guide teams through ambiguity, translate data into structured insights, and deliver high-quality outputs while maintaining strong ownership over scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

You will work closely with senior leadership on practice development, business development, and thought leadership, while remaining hands-on in shaping analysis, narratives, and recommendations.

What You’ll Do

End-to-End Engagement Delivery

• Own engagement delivery from kickoff through final output, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Lead multiple workstreams and proactively manage risks to ensure predictable delivery and client confidence.

• Drive structured, insight-led deliverables translating analysis into actionable recommendations.

Research & Insight Development

• Guide teams on primary and secondary research methodologies.

• Validate data quality and ensure analytical rigor across deliverables.

• Refine insights and implications (qualitative and quantitative) to strengthen strategic recommendations.

• Ensure outputs meet high standards of consulting-grade writing and visual storytelling.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Lead client communication and expectation management across engagements.

• Maintain structured engagement cadence and ensure alignment on scope and outcomes.

• Engage effectively with CXO and senior stakeholders to deliver decision-ready outputs.

• Manage research partners and vendors where applicable.

Business Development & Solutioning

• Support deal pursuits through client discussions, solution shaping, and proposal development.

• Design engagement structures including resourcing plans, effort estimates, travel assumptions, and pricing inputs.

• Build proof-of-concepts where required and contribute to solution narratives and sales collateral.

Practice Development & Knowledge Building

• Support capability development and practice-building initiatives.

• Contribute to thought leadership through frameworks, knowledge nuggets, whitepapers, and capability decks.

• Help codify repeatable methodologies and build reusable consulting assets.

People Leadership & Coaching

• Lead and motivate consulting teams while coaching on research, analysis, and consulting communication.

• Provide clear expectations, feedback, and mentorship to drive performance.

• Maintain strong execution discipline in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

What You Bring

Experience & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a top-tier university; MBA preferred.

• 8+ years of consulting experience with ownership of end-to-end engagements.

• Domain exposure across technology-driven industries such as TMT, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecom, or Semiconductors.

• Exposure to GCC strategy or global operating model advisory is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with comfort in data-driven environments.

• Excellent business writing, storytelling, and client-ready presentation skills.

• High standards for written and visual output quality.

• Strong project management discipline with the ability to operate under tight timelines.

• Ability to lead teams in complex, high-pressure consulting environments.

• Strong stakeholder presence across senior client and leadership audiences.

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word with comfort using technology tools.

• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-growing environments.

• International exposure or experience working with global clients is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of high-quality engagements that meet scope, timelines, and client expectations.

• Clear, data-backed insights translated into executive-ready recommendations and narratives.

• Strong stakeholder management with structured engagement cadence and minimal delivery friction.

• High-performing teams supported through coaching, review rigor, and strong execution discipline.

• Visible contribution to practice growth through thought leadership, reusable frameworks, and business development support.

If you enjoy owning complex consulting engagements end-to-end, leading teams to produce analysis-rich and client-ready outcomes, and shaping solutions that influence executive decisions — the Engagement Manager role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful impact while building leadership capabilities within a fast-growing consulting environment.

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