Principal 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><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Why Globalization Excellence</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Zinnov's <strong>Globalization Excellence (GE)</strong> practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end - from <strong>Design &amp; Discovery to Build, Scale, and Run.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In GE, you don't work in silos. You:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Own complex, end-to-end client journey</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This is where strategy meets execution - and where talent plays a defining role.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As <strong>Engagement Manager</strong>, you will lead end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements across technology-led sectors including <strong>TMT, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecom, and Semiconductors</strong>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This role is designed for a <strong>client-facing problem solver</strong> 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You will work closely with senior leadership on <strong>practice development, business development, and thought leadership</strong>, while remaining hands-on in shaping analysis, narratives, and recommendations.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>End-to-End Engagement Delivery</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Own engagement delivery from kickoff through final output, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead multiple workstreams and proactively manage risks to ensure predictable delivery and client confidence.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive structured, insight-led deliverables translating analysis into actionable recommendations.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Research &amp; Insight Development</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Guide teams on primary and secondary research methodologies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Validate data quality and ensure analytical rigor across deliverables.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Refine insights and implications (qualitative and quantitative) to strengthen strategic recommendations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure outputs meet high standards of consulting-grade writing and visual storytelling.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Client &amp; Stakeholder Management</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead client communication and expectation management across engagements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain structured engagement cadence and ensure alignment on scope and outcomes.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Engage effectively with CXO and senior stakeholders to deliver decision-ready outputs.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Manage research partners and vendors where applicable.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Business Development &amp; Solutioning</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support deal pursuits through client discussions, solution shaping, and proposal development.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Design engagement structures including resourcing plans, effort estimates, travel assumptions, and pricing inputs.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Build proof-of-concepts where required and contribute to solution narratives and sales collateral.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Practice Development &amp; Knowledge Building</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support capability development and practice-building initiatives.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Contribute to thought leadership through frameworks, knowledge nuggets, whitepapers, and capability decks.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Help codify repeatable methodologies and build reusable consulting assets.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>People Leadership &amp; Coaching</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead and motivate consulting teams while coaching on research, analysis, and consulting communication.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide clear expectations, feedback, and mentorship to drive performance.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain strong execution discipline in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What You Bring</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Experience &amp; Background</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a top-tier university; MBA preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">8+ years of consulting experience with ownership of end-to-end engagements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Domain exposure across technology-driven industries such as <strong>TMT, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecom, or Semiconductors</strong>.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Exposure to GCC strategy or global operating model advisory is a plus.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Core Competencies</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with comfort in data-driven environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent business writing, storytelling, and client-ready presentation skills.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High standards for written and visual output quality.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong project management discipline with the ability to operate under tight timelines.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to lead teams in complex, high-pressure consulting environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong stakeholder presence across senior client and leadership audiences.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Advanced proficiency in <strong>PowerPoint, Excel, and Word</strong> with comfort using technology tools.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-growing environments.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">International exposure or experience working with global clients is a plus.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Consistent delivery of high-quality engagements that meet scope, timelines, and client expectations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Clear, data-backed insights translated into executive-ready recommendations and narratives.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong stakeholder management with structured engagement cadence and minimal delivery friction.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High-performing teams supported through coaching, review rigor, and strong execution discipline.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Visible contribution to practice growth through thought leadership, reusable frameworks, and business development support.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></h3> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</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>