We are looking for a seasoned Associate Practice Leader to join the GCC research practice at HFS. GCC research is your core mandate and primary P&L.; This is a high-ownership role in which you will lead custom advisory and consulting engagements on GCC strategy and operating model design, drive provider comparison and evaluation research, build original research with real data, and show up in front of enterprise clients and C-suite stakeholders as a credible voice. This is not just a desk job. You will travel, present, facilitate, and publish.
We're looking for professionals with experience in management consulting, strategy, transformation, or GCC/GBS advisory; GCC strategy, operating model design, sourcing/insourcing, and enterprise transformation; building robust client relationships and managing senior stakeholders, including CXO-level executives; and solving complex business challenges and driving measurable business outcomes. If you're passionate about working on high-impact consulting engagements, shaping global operating models,



and helping global enterprises build and transform their capabilities, we'd love to connect with you.

Core responsibilities
▪ Lead custom engagements independently, from project design through delivery, including GCC strategy assessments, operating model design, sourcing/insourcing evaluations, location and business-case analyses, survey-based studies, and enterprise benchmarking.
▪ Advise enterprise leaders on complex GCC decisions such as build vs. buy vs. hybrid, capability roadmaps, governance, and value measurement, translating analysis into decision-ready recommendations that drive measurable business outcomes.
▪ Translate quantitative and qualitative findings into compelling insights, and build polished PowerPoint deliverables presented to C-suite and senior enterprise stakeholders.
▪ Collaborate with client account management to understand engagement objectives, manage expectations, and ensure delivery quality.
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