Head - Consulting Services

Head of Consulting Services - CXO level

Exp : 18+ yrs.

We are looking for :

- Leading, building and delivering consultancy businesses

- Demonstrable experience of successful service delivery and development

- A passion for business development and revenue growth

- Expertise in successfully leading, motivating and developing a team of professional staff to achieve high performance and continual service improvement.

- Previous experience of effectively managing P&L, budget and contract responsibilities.

- A track record in the successful application of high-level planning and organisational skills to develop strategic and operational plans including the effective management of risk.

- Someone who thrives on successful relationship building with key external stakeholders, policy makers, funders, community experts, professional associations, vendors and publishers.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Experience in service-related contracts and strategy development for consulting and professional services, including information technology

- Procurement, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management preferred

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret spend and cost data, research market trends, identify standard methodologies, and manage supporting contract development activities

- Ability to adapt quickly and make an impact in a rapid-paced Procurement Organization

- Understanding of external workforce managed service provider and vendor management system(s)

- Strong leadership skills honoring a globally diverse team across time zones

- Strong procurement and financial foresight; experience with managing vast and diversified supplier base

- Proven financial and budget management skills

- Innovative thinking and an approach of continuous improvement to implement new ideas

- Critical thinking and the ability to prioritize and operationalize shifts in strategy

- A proven track record of collaborating and influencing in a highly matrixed organization across industry and internal partners

- Operational experience with service delivery from ideation and strategy through implementation, measuring success and finding opportunities for continuous improvement