Project Lead I at Zinnov

<div class="content-intro"><h3 data-start="401" data-end="419"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">About Zinnov</span></h3> <p data-start="421" data-end="730"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:</span></p> <ul data-start="732" data-end="840"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="732" data-end="759"> <p data-start="734" data-end="759"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Where should we invest?</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="760" data-end="789"> <p data-start="762" data-end="789"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">How do we scale globally?</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-start="790" data-end="840"> <p data-start="792" data-end="840"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What capabilities will win in the next decade?</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="842" data-end="1056"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&amp;A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><strong data-start="972" data-end="1023">data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>— not opinion-heavy slideware.</span></p> <p data-start="1058" data-end="1407"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&amp;D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media &amp; Telecom, and Private Equity.</span></p> <p data-start="1409" data-end="1593"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.</span></p></div><p></p> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Why Globalization Excellence (GE)</strong></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">Zinnov’s Globalization Excellence (GE) practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end — from Design &amp; Discovery to Build, Scale, and Run.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">In GE, you don’t work in silos. You:</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">Own complex, end-to-end client journeys</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">Influence&nbsp;<span class="mark7p35o79th" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">lead</span>ership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">This is where strategy meets execution — and where talent plays a defining role.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">About the Role</strong></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">As&nbsp;<strong data-ogsc=""><span class="markicyirmtzj" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">Project</span>&nbsp;<span class="mark7p35o79th" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">Lead</span>&nbsp;I</strong>, you will drive consulting&nbsp;<span class="markicyirmtzj" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">project</span>&nbsp;delivery by owning key workstreams end-to-end — shaping the problem, building strong fact bases through primary and secondary research, applying rigorous analysis, and translating insights into client-ready recommendations.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">This role is designed for a high-ownership consultant who can operate with strong delivery rigor, collaborate closely with Engagement&nbsp;<span class="mark7p35o79th" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">Lead</span>s and Managers, and consistently raise the quality bar on research, storytelling, and execution. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development through proposal support and help build reusable practice assets.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">&nbsp;</div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">What You’ll Do</strong></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">End-to-End Workstream Ownership</strong></div> <ul data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Develop a holistic view of the engagement and connect workstream outputs to the client’s core problem.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Own smaller engagements independently or&nbsp;<span class="mark7p35o79th" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">lead</span>&nbsp;workstreams/modules within larger consulting&nbsp;<span class="markicyirmtzj" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">project</span>s.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Drive predictable execution across timelines, dependencies, and quality standards.</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">Research &amp; Insight Development</strong></div> <ul data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Conduct deep secondary research and support primary research to build strong fact bases.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Apply analytical techniques to derive clear patterns, implications, and strategic insights.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Build competitive advantage through consumer and market understanding where relevant.</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">Research Program &amp; Data Governance Support</strong></div> <ul data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Provide direction to external agencies and internal resources supporting research programs.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Manage ongoing data tracking services and ensure reporting formats and access are usable across stakeholders.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Ensure research outputs remain consistent, credible, and decision-useful.</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">Client-ready Storytelling &amp; Deliverables</strong></div> <ul data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Communicate key facts, trends, and implications through structured reports, presentations, and ad-hoc analyses.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Maintain high standards of written and visual output quality — clarity, precision, and polish.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Support&nbsp;<span class="mark7p35o79th" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">lead</span>ership-grade narratives and recommendations aligned to client priorities.</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">Business Development &amp; Practice Development</strong></div> <ul data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Support business development by preparing&nbsp;<span class="markicyirmtzj" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">project</span>/work proposals and pitch modules.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Collaborate with team members to ensure superior deliverables and build reusable frameworks/assets.</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">What You Bring</strong></div> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></div> <ul data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Bachelor’s degree (Engineering) from a top-tier university.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">MBA/PGDM preferred.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Experience requirements not specified; strong consulting delivery capability and workstream ownership expected.</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">Key Skills</strong></div> <ul data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Excellent business writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Strong research, analytical, and numerical capability.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Ability to develop and articulate strategic recommendations grounded in rigorous analysis.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">High proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Extremely detail-oriented with high standards for written and visual output.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Strong interpersonal skills; comfort working in timeline-driven, high-pressure environments.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Self-driven, high energy, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-growing setup.</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"><strong data-ogsc="">What Success Looks Like – Globalization Excellence (GE)</strong></div> <ul data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)"> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Workstreams delivered end-to-end with strong ownership, predictable execution, and minimal rework.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Research and analysis that are accurate, structured, and clearly tied to client decisions.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Consistently high-quality, client-ready deliverables with crisp storytelling and strong executive polish.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Strong trust with senior stakeholders through responsiveness, rigor, and clarity.</li> <li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Meaningful contribution to proposals and practice assets that improve speed and quality at scale.</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof" data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 255, 255)">If you enjoy owning consulting workstreams end-to-end, combining deep research with sharp analysis, and delivering client-ready narratives that influence real business decisions — this role offers both impact and growth.</div> <p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-start="61" data-end="105">Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.</span></p></div>