Principal - Program Management & Consulting 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-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Why Globalization Excellence</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In GE, you don’t work in silos. You:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Own complex, end-to-end client journeys</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This is where strategy meets execution — and where talent plays a defining role.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As <strong>Principal</strong>, you will serve as both a consulting leader and business builder. You will drive large, complex GCC strategy engagements for global clients while leading revenue growth, thought leadership, and capability development initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This role requires strong strategic judgment, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex transformation challenges into structured, actionable solutions.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Consulting &amp; Client Engagement</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead large-scale engagements to design, establish, and scale Global Capability Centers.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Advise CXOs and senior stakeholders on operating models, talent strategy, digital engineering, and enterprise transformation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide strategic insights on AI adoption, automation, and digital delivery frameworks.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and measurable business impact.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Business Development &amp; Revenue Growth</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Drive revenue growth through client acquisition, account mining, and relationship expansion.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop tailored proposals and advisory solutions aligned to C-suite priorities.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build and manage a sustainable pipeline across industries and geographies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Convert strategic conversations into long-term advisory partnerships.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Practice Development &amp; Thought Leadership</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop frameworks, playbooks, and differentiated service offerings within the GCC advisory practice.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to whitepapers, industry perspectives, and thought leadership publications.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Represent the firm at conferences, executive forums, and client events.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strengthen the firm’s positioning in GCC strategy, AI adoption, and digital transformation advisory.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>People Leadership &amp; Capability Building</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mentor and lead Consultants and Managers, driving performance and career growth.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Build high-performing, client-focused teams.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Support hiring, onboarding, and capability development within the practice.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Foster a collaborative, high-accountability culture aligned to firm values.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Bring</strong></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Experience &amp; Background</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">10–16 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, or GCC advisory.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">MBA from a premier institution or equivalent advanced degree preferred.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated success in leading complex consulting engagements with measurable outcomes.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proven track record in business development, client acquisition, and deal closure.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience advising multinational enterprises across geographies.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Core Competencies</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong consulting and structured problem-solving expertise.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Deep understanding of GCC models, offshoring, nearshoring, and distributed innovation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Business development acumen with revenue ownership mindset.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Executive presence and strong stakeholder management capability.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to manage large transformation programs and drive organizational change.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong written and verbal communication; capable of external thought leadership.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">AI literacy and understanding of GenAI, automation, and digital transformation use cases (strongly preferred).</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Successful delivery of complex GCC advisory engagements with measurable client impact.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sustainable revenue growth and strong client relationship expansion.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized thought leadership in GCC and AI-enabled transformation advisory.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High-performing, motivated teams with strong leadership bench strength.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strengthened market positioning and differentiated advisory capability.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you enjoy leading complex transformation engagements, influencing C-suite stakeholders, building scalable advisory practices, and shaping the future of AI-enabled global operating models — the Principal role offers the opportunity to drive strategic impact while building long-term institutional value.</span></h3><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>