Strategy Consultant - Automotive

Growth360 is a leading executive search firm. We are currently retained by a leading client which is a global MNC in management consulting.

The role would be a Consultant or a Senior Consultant depending on experience.

The role is for consulting with the India market so requires extensive India travel.

Experience :

- 7-15 years of experience. Domestic consulting experience is preferred

- Should have worked in the Automotive space and done work around Manufacturing strategy, supply chain and Product & Corporate Strategy

- Should have excellent customer facing capabilities, and established track record for selling & delivering consulting engagements

- The individual must be comfortable working at the highest levels of client organizations and interacting closely with the - C- level executives

- Should have managed teams and delivery and possess strong program management skills

Key responsibilities :

Project Delivery : The candidate will be required to work with senior stakeholders and will be expected to :

- Define project scope and deliverables,

- Manage delivery and project economics

- Manage project risk

- Ensure buy-in of proposed solutions with the client team.

Business Development : In addition to project delivery, the candidate will be expected to :

- Identify and work on business development opportunities

- Lead or be part of client site visits and presentations

- Lead or support the preparation of proposal documents

People Development : People development will be a key attribute of this profile. The role will require the candidate to :

- Perform the role of coach for the organization's clients and help shape client needs/issues into opportunities

- Perform the role of a career counselor/guide for team members

- Actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities.

- Participate in practice engagement initiatives

Domain Development : One of the key expectations from this position would be practice development efforts comprising of :

- Creation of assets /research papers encapsulating project deliverables and case studies

- Extending support to the development of marketing collaterals comprising of - point-of-views- on leading operations practices/industry insights that can be leveraged in C-suite stakeholders

Experience :

- Consultant with 7 years of experience. Domestic consulting experience is preferred

- Should have worked in the Automotive space and done work around Supply Chain Planning and Product and Corporate Strategy.

- Should have excellent customer facing capabilities, must be comfortable working at the highest levels of client organizations and interacting closely with the - C- level executives

- Should have managed teams and delivery and possess strong program management skills

Key responsibilities

- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills

- Be proficient in market research and data analysis; should be able to provide strong business judgment to derive answers to problems where data is not easily available

- Display an impressive executive demeanor, a team oriented and collaborative approach, and excellent presentation skills

- Proactively escalate project risks

- Ensure buy-in of proposed solutions with client counterparts

Business Development: In addition to project delivery, the candidate will be expected to :

- Interface with primary client contacts

- Demonstrate strong intellect coupled with proficient commercial instincts

- Support business development opportunities

- Participate in client site visits and presentations

- Support the preparation of proposal documents

People Development: People development will be a key attribute of this profile. The role will require the candidate to :

- Extending support to the development of marketing collaterals comprising of - point-of-views- on leading operations practices/industry insights that can be leveraged in C-suite stakeholders.

Industry :

- Automotive (Luxury passenger vehicles)

Skill required :

- Manufacturing Strategy

- Product and Corporate Strategy

- Supply Chain Planning

R&D :

Experience : 7-15 years of relevant Automotive Consulting /Automotive Industry experience

Education Qualification : Master's in Business Administration (MBA from a Tier 1 B school)