Management Consultant – Multi-Functional Operations

Location:
Gurugram, Haryana

Job Type:
Full-time

Experience:
5 – 8 years

Work Timings:
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Travel:
Willingness to travel up to twice a month

Company Description

We are a forward-thinking consulting firm that delivers end-to-end management solutions tailored to the unique challenges of our clients. Our services span organizational development, HR strategy, operational excellence, financial planning, technology enablement, and strategic advisory. We work across sectors including greenfield industrial projects, market expansions, and cost-optimization initiatives — providing actionable insights and hands-on support that drive measurable, sustainable growth.

Role Description

We are looking for a driven, execution-oriented professional to join our team and lead multi-functional consulting engagements. The ideal candidate will be especially strong in operations and delivery, with working knowledge of finance and business management that enables practical, client-facing execution.

Responsibilities & Expectations (understanding + execution focus)

Operations & Execution (primary)

• Lead project delivery end-to-end with a focus on operational excellence.
• Translate strategy into clear execution roadmaps, timelines, owners, and measurable milestones.
• Drive implementation on the ground — coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure timely outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, handovers, and post-implementation checks.

Organizational Development & Structure

• Apply working knowledge of organizational design to help shape hierarchies, reporting lines, role profiles, and job families.
• Define KPIs/KRAs and convert them into routine performance processes usable by line managers.
• Support workforce planning and succession approaches by turning strategy into practical execution plans.
• Understanding of core organizational policies and implementation for both internal and external purposes.

Financial Terminology & Business Finance (working knowledge)

• Use working knowledge of financial statements and metrics to prepare/interpret basic P&L snapshots, cash-flow overviews, and budgets.
• Build simple cash-flow forecasts and cost-optimization recommendations that non-finance stakeholders can act on.
• Provide financial rationale in procurement and commercial negotiations (e.g., solar or capital purchases) and explain costing drivers in business terms.

Process Optimization & Reporting (MIS)

• Design and implement MIS dashboards and performance-tracking templates aligned to client KPIs.
• Convert data into concise insights and prioritized actions for management.
• Contribute to pragmatic risk assessments and mitigation planning for business continuity.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and government/regulatory contacts.
• Prepare for and participate in industrial/government meetings with clear agendas and follow-ups.
• Lead contract and procurement discussions from a business/operational perspective and ensure execution of agreed actions.

Technology Enablement (practical orientation)

• Assess fit-for-purpose tech/automation options and recommend pragmatic tools for reporting, communication, and process efficiency.
• Manage pilots or vendor engagements and drive adoption with clear handover documentation.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and coach cross-functional project teams, set clear objectives, and ensure accountability.
• Mentor junior consultants and client teams to embed solutions and build capability.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:
  Bachelor's degree required. MBA preferred (Finance, International Business, Operations, or related).
• Experience:
  5–8 years of consulting or industry experience across multiple sectors (manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or services preferred).
• Operations Excellence:
  Demonstrable strength in operations, implementation, and project delivery — ability to drive measurable outcomes.
• Financial Working Knowledge:
  Working knowledge of financial statements and metrics (P&L, cash flows, budgeting, costing) with ability to prepare basic analyses and forecasts.
• Organizational Working Knowledge:
  Working knowledge of organizational design, KPI/KRA setting, and practical HR policy implementation.
• MIS & Process Improvement:
  Good grasp of MIS/reporting frameworks and process optimization; able to translate data into action.
• Procurement & Commercials:
  Familiarity with procurement processes and commercial negotiations; experience in energy/industrial purchases is a plus.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Comfortable engaging with senior management, vendors, and government/regulatory stakeholders.
• Leadership & Execution:
  Proven team-management capability and a strong bias for execution.
• Tools:
  Advanced MS Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables), strong PowerPoint and Word skills. Practical familiarity with common business/automation tools.
• Soft Skills:
  Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; analytical mindset; high ownership and integrity.