Engagement Manager

About Zinnov

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:

• Where should we invest?

• How do we scale globally?

• What capabilities will win in the next decade?

Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware.

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&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.

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.

Why Globalization Excellence (GE) 

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 journeys 
• 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 an Engagement Manager, you will drive end-to-end delivery for consulting engagements across technology-driven domains (TMT, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecom, Semiconductors, and adjacent areas). This role is designed for a client-facing problem solver who can lead teams through ambiguity, translate data into clear strategic insights, and deliver high-quality outputs with strong ownership on scope, timelines, and stakeholder management. 

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

What You’ll Do 

End-to-End Project Delivery 

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

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

• Drive crisp, structured, and insight-led deliverables that translate research and analysis into recommendations. 

Research & Insight Development 

• Guide teams on primary and secondary research approaches; validate data quality and analytical rigor. 

• Review and refine insights, patterns, and implications (qualitative and quantitative) to strengthen recommendations. 

• Ensure deliverables meet high standards of written and visual communication. 

Client & Stakeholder Management 

• Lead client communication and expectation management — clarify requirements, run structured cadence, and drive alignment. 

• Engage effectively across CXO and senior stakeholder levels, ensuring outputs are decision-ready and credible. 

• Manage external research partners / vendors where applicable. 

Business Development & Solutioning 

• Support deal pursuits by participating in client calls, pitching solutions, and shaping proposals. 

• Design engagement structures — 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 practice/team building efforts and capability development. 

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

• Help codify repeatable methodologies and build reusable assets for scale. 

People Leadership & Coaching 

• Lead and motivate project teams; coach on research, analysis, and consulting-grade communication. 

• Drive performance through clear expectations, feedback, and development-oriented mentoring. 

• Promote execution rigor in fast-paced, timeline-driven environments. 

What You Bring 

Qualifications & Experience 

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

• 8+ years of relevant consulting experience with strong end-to-end engagement ownership. 

• Domain exposure across technology-led sectors such as TMT, automotive, manufacturing, telecom, semiconductors, or similar. 

Key Skills 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability; comfort with data-heavy, insight-led work. 

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

• High attention to detail and strong standards for written and visual output quality. 

• Strong project management and execution discipline under tight timelines. 

• Ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments with hands-on delivery ownership. 

• Strong stakeholder presence across senior client and internal leadership audiences. 

• High proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and comfort with technology tools/customization. 

• Self-driven, high-energy, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-growing setup. 

• International experience is a plus. 

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of high-quality engagements — on time, on scope, and with strong client confidence. 

• Clear, data-backed insights translated into decision-ready recommendations and leadership-grade narratives. 

• Strong stakeholder management with crisp cadence, expectation alignment, and minimal delivery friction. 

• High-performing teams enabled through coaching, review rigor, and strong execution standards. 

• Visible contribution to practice growth through repeatable assets, thought leadership, and BD support. 

If you enjoy owning complex consulting engagements end-to-end, leading teams to produce analysis-rich, client-ready outcomes, and shaping solutions that influence real executive decisions — this role offers both impact and growth. 

Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.