Project Lead II

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 ** Project Lead II ** , you will own consulting engagements end-to-end and lead high-stakes workstreams across technology-led domains (TMT, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecom, Semiconductors, Healthcare, and adjacent sectors). This role is designed for a hands-on consulting leader who can translate ambiguous client asks into structured problem statements, lead teams through deep research and analysis, and deliver crisp, decision-ready recommendations.

You will work closely with Engagement Managers and senior leadership on project delivery and practice development, while also contributing to business development through solutioning, proposals, and client pitches.

** What You’ll Do **

** End-to-End Project Delivery **

• Own engagement delivery from first contact to final output — scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and risk management.

• Lead multiple projects in parallel; manage dependencies, risks, and execution trade-offs to ensure predictable delivery.

• Drive “customer delight” through clear alignment, strong outputs, and high-quality client experience.

** Research & Insight Leadership **

• Guide teams on primary and secondary research approaches; ensure strong fact bases and data validation.

• Review analysis to extract trends, patterns, and insights (qualitative and quantitative) that strengthen recommendations.

• Validate strategic recommendations and ensure outputs are tight, defensible, and decision-useful.

** Client & Stakeholder Management **

• Own client communication and expectation management — requirements clarity, cadence, updates, and delivery alignment.

• Engage effectively across CXO and senior stakeholders while also working seamlessly with working teams.

• Manage research partner / external vendor relationships where applicable.

** Business Development & Solutioning **

• Contribute to business development by participating in client calls and pitching solutions.

• Design engagement structures — resourcing plans, effort estimates, travel assumptions, and proposal/pricing inputs.

• Develop proof-of-concepts when needed and shape proposal narratives and sales collateral.

** Practice & Organizational Development **

• Partner with senior leaders to drive practice priorities — vision, capabilities, and repeatable methodologies.

• Build reusable assets: frameworks, knowledge nuggets, thought pieces, whitepapers, capability decks, and website-ready content.

• Support practice team building through hiring inputs, onboarding, and capability development.

** People Leadership & Coaching **

• Lead and motivate teams; coach on research depth, analytical rigor, and consulting-grade communication.

• Set execution standards and review discipline to ensure consistently high-quality outputs.

• Drive skill building through structured feedback and practice-specific training initiatives.

** What You Bring **

** Qualifications & Experience **

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

• MBA/PGDM preferred.

• 5–8+ years of experience in consulting / research / strategy / analysis-heavy roles with end-to-end project delivery exposure.

• Comfort working across technology-led industries and multi-stakeholder environments.

** Key Skills **

• Excellent business writing, verbal communication, and presentation/storytelling skills.

• Strong research, analytical, and numerical capability with a rigorous, structured problem-solving approach.

• Strong execution and delivery ownership — hands-on, detail-oriented, and timeline-driven.

• Strong stakeholder management across CXO and working teams.

• Process orientation with comfort using and customizing technology/tools for delivery.

• High ownership, proactive mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-growing environment.

• International experience is a plus.

** What Success Looks Like – Globalization Excellence (GE) **

• Engagements delivered end-to-end with strong quality, predictability, and stakeholder confidence.

• Teams coached to produce sharper research, stronger insights, and consistently client-ready narratives.

• Strong client trust built through clarity, cadence, and reliable delivery under tight timelines.

• Visible BD contribution through solutioning, proposals, and repeatable sales assets.

• Practice impact through reusable frameworks, thought leadership, and capability building.

** If you enjoy owning consulting engagements end-to-end, leading teams to deliver analysis-rich and client-ready outcomes and shaping solutions that influence senior stakeholders — 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.