19 Aug
|
Nians
|
Gurugram
We are looking for a strategic leader to build and lead our Strategy practice, partnering with clients to solve complex business challenges and unlock sustainable growth. This role sits at the intersection of business consulting, branding, customer experience, digital transformation, AI, and technology.
As the Head of Strategy, you will define business, brand, and digital strategies, guide cross-functional teams, influence executive stakeholders, and drive measurable business outcomes. You will also play a key role in shaping the company's consulting capabilities, thought leadership, and business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Consulting
Lead end-to-end strategic consulting engagements across business, brand, marketing, digital, AI, and customer experience.
Partner with CXOs and senior leadership teams to understand business priorities and define growth strategies.
Develop corporate, business, and digital transformation roadmaps aligned with client objectives.
Translate market insights into actionable business recommendations.
Business & Market Intelligence
Conduct in-depth market, industry, customer, and competitor research.
Identify emerging trends, technology shifts, and innovation opportunities.
Evaluate business models, revenue streams, and market positioning.
Recommend strategies to improve profitability, customer acquisition, retention, and operational efficiency.
Brand & Customer Strategy
Define brand positioning, value propositions, and customer segmentation.
Design customer journey and experience strategies.
Develop go-to-market strategies for new products, services, and markets.
Ensure consistency between business objectives, brand strategy, and customer experience.
Digital & AI Transformation
Advise clients on digital transformation initiatives, automation, AI adoption, and technology enablement.
Collaborate with technology teams to align business requirements with digital solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve business performance through data, analytics, and AI-driven insights.
Client Leadership
Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives and key stakeholders.
Lead discovery workshops, executive presentations, and strategic planning sessions.
Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for business expansion.
Present strategic recommendations with confidence and clarity.
Business Development
Support recent business acquisition through strategic consulting, proposals, and client pitches.
Contribute to account growth by identifying new opportunities within existing clients.
Develop consulting frameworks, methodologies, and reusable strategic assets.
Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and client events when appropriate.
Team Leadership
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing strategy team.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Work closely with creative, marketing, technology, data, AI, and delivery teams to ensure strategic alignment.
Establish best practices for strategic planning, research, and consulting delivery.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
10+ years of experience in management consulting, business strategy, corporate strategy, digital transformation, brand consulting, or related fields.
Experience working with enterprise clients, startups, or consulting firms is highly desirable.
Required Skills
Business Strategy & Corporate Planning
Growth Strategy & Market Expansion
Brand Strategy & Positioning
Digital Transformation & AI Strategy
Customer Experience (CX) Strategy
Go-to-Market Planning
Market Research & Competitive Intelligence
Business Model Innovation
Financial & Commercial Acumen
Data-Driven Decision Making
Executive Communication & Storytelling
Stakeholder & Client Management
Negotiation & Influencing Skills
Leadership & Team Development
Design Thinking & Strategic Problem Solving
Preferred Tools
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Google Analytics
Looker Studio, Power BI, or Tableau
Miro
Figma (for collaborative workshops)
Notion, ClickUp, Jira, or similar project management tools
AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or Claude
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Strategic impact delivered for clients
Revenue growth from consulting engagements
Client satisfaction, retention, and account expansion
Success rate of proposals and strategic pitches
Delivery quality and project profitability
Adoption and success of transformation initiatives
Team capability development and retention
Contribution to thought leadership and innovation
📌 Head of Strategy (Gurugram)
🏢 Nians
📍 Gurugram