Associate Director Consulting

Who are we?Sigmoid empowers enterprises to make smarter, data-driven decisions by blending advanced data engineering with AI consulting. We collaborate with some of the world's leading data-rich organizations across sectors such as CPG-retail, BFSI, life sciences, manufacturing, and more to solve complex business challenges. Our global team specializes in cloud data modernization, predictive analytics, generative AI, and DataOps, supported by 10+ delivery centers and innovation hubs, including a major global presence in Bengaluru and operations across the USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, and India.Recognized as a leader in the data and analytics space, Sigmoid is backed by Peak XV Partners and has consistently received accolades for innovation and rapid growth. Highlights include being named a 'Leader' in ISG's Specialty Analytics Services for Supply Chain (2024), a two-time 'India Future Unicorn' by Hurun India, and a four-time honoree on both the Inc. 500 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists.Offices: New York | Dallas | San Francisco | Lima | BengaluruThe below role is for our Bengaluru office.Why Join Sigmoid?Sigmoid provides the opportunity to push the boundaries of what is possible by seamlessly combining technical expertise and creativity to tackle intrinsically complex business problems and convert them into straight-forward data solutions.Despite being continuously challenged, you are not alone. You will be part of a fast-paced diverse environment as a member of a high-performing team that works together to energize and inspire each other by challenging the status quoVibrant inclusive culture of mutual respect and fun through both work and playRole - Associate Director, Business Consulting - Consumer Goods PracticeRoles and Responsibilities:Lead consultative account mining activities with large-scale CPG customers, handle a team of consultants & analysts to consolidate and grow respective account clusterOwn & drive execution of the business-analytics roadmap by demonstrating techno-functional consulting & stakeholder management capabilities in collaboration with data science & engineering SMEs and teamsOwn development & evolution of consulting offerings & service lineLeading client workshops where broad vision and ambiguous business problems are articulated to be solved through data science and AIDefine business problems concisely, consolidate the findings and hypothesize the proposed solution. Measure and articulate how solutions and results improve clients' objectivesPerform a role that involves a combination of hands-on contribution, customer engagement and team management.Contribute to organization building through training, mentoring, and developing repeatable analytic approachesMandated Skills:Bachelor's Degree (BE / BTech - CS) from Tier I / II universities like IIT's / NIT's and MBA from Top Tier B-schools (IIM) preferred12+ years of professional work experience in Management Consulting, with >6 Years of experience delivering transformational value in Consumer Goods or Retail organisationsShould have expertise in 2 or more CPG functional areas like Demand Planning, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analytics, Pricing & Promotions, Digital Shelf, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing Analytics, FP&A etc.Prior experience in growing, training & managing consultantsExcellent storyboarding, narration & powerpoint development skillsProven exceptional problem-solving analytical skills with an ability to blend creativity and logical thought to innovatively think through a problem and develop solutionsAbility to develop and articulate strategic recommendations based on rigorous data analysisDemonstrated sustained client relations management experience at a C-suite level or operated at a senior management level in the industry roleDesired Skills:Understanding of applications of statistical and machine learning algorithmsStrong project management and team management skills and ability to work with global teamsAny hands on quantitative experience with analytic toolsA self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance