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

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.

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.