Role Overview The Manager is one of Florida Consulting’s most pivotal roles — sitting at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and client leadership. Managers run end-to-end projects with full ownership of scope, team, quality, and client relationship. They serve as the primary strategic partner to clients and are responsible for translating complex mandates into structured, high-impact consulting programmes.

You are expected to lead with authority and empathy — managing diverse teams, navigating institutional complexity, and representing Florida at the highest levels of client engagement. Managers also play a direct role in the firm’s growth: identifying new opportunities, shaping proposals, and building lasting relationships with government, development finance institutions, and private sector partners.

Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Client Leadership Own and manage full project lifecycle — from scoping, contracting, and team mobilisation to delivery, reporting, and closure

Serve as senior client relationship owner; lead strategic discussions, review meetings, and stakeholder workshops at senior levels

Ensure quality, consistency, and impact of all project deliverables across assigned engagements

Navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments — governments, bilateral donors, private sector, and civil society

Design and oversee high-stakes outputs: master plans, investment strategies, policy frameworks, programme designs, and impact assessments Business Development Lead end-to-end proposal development, technical bids, RFP responses, and pitch presentations

Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients

Build and maintain strategic relationships with government departments, bilateral/multilateral agencies, and industry bodies





Represent Florida at industry forums, conferences, and networking events Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead and develop multi-level consulting teams across one or more concurrent projects

Set performance expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support career progression of team members

Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven team environment

Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and capability-building initiatives within the firm Firm Building & IP Development Drive the development of Florida’s proprietary consulting frameworks, sector toolkits, and thought leadership publications

Champion innovation in delivery methodology — piloting new approaches, tools, and cross-vertical solutions

If appointed as Pod Lead: manage the full scope of the assigned pod (ARC, CODEX, AXIOM, etc.) as an enterprise function

Actively contribute to Florida’s strategic planning, growth agenda, and culture What We're Looking For 7–10 years of progressive experience in management consulting, development consulting, government advisory, or senior industry roles

Proven track record of independently delivering large, complex, multi-stakeholder projects

Deep domain expertise in at least two of Florida’s vertical areas with demonstrated impact

Solid P&L; awareness and commercial acumen — understanding of project economics, pricing, and scope management





Exceptional leadership and people management skills — ability to inspire, develop, and retain consulting talent

Demonstrated business development capability: proposal writing, client acquisition, and relationship management

Board-level communication and presentation skills — able to influence senior government officials, CEOs, and development leaders

Strategic thinking paired with strong execution discipline — able to both set direction and drive delivery

High levels of professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to systemic impact

Experience in bilateral/multilateral-funded projects (World Bank, UNDP, GIZ, DFID/FCDO, ADB, etc.) preferred Preferred Backgrounds Strategic Consulting Govt.

Programme

Mgmt MSME Ecosystems Green & Climate Finance Infrastructure PPP Investment Promotion Digital Governance Policy & Regulatory Reform Multilateral Projects Industrial Strategy Impact Evaluation Institutional Capacity Bldg. What You'll Gain Full project ownership with direct P&L; responsibility across Florida’s highest-value engagements The opportunity to shape Florida’s consulting practice, IP, and market positioning

Potential appointment as Functional Lead with enterprise-wide responsibility A values-driven, intellectually rigorous environment that rewards impact, innovation, and leadership

Competitive senior-level compensation with performance-linked incentives Location Chandigarh Employment Type Full-Time / Part-Time Qualification Post-Graduate / Master's Degree; MBA, MPP, PhD or equivalent strongly preferred Application Email [email protected] How To Apply First Name Last Name Phone Number Email Address Message Upload Your CV (PDF or XLSX, Max 2MB) Job Category: Manager Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Chandigarh

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