Role & responsibilities

Bangalore/Gurugram/Mumbai/Hyderabad/Pune

Must have exp. - Industrial/ Automotive/ Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Pharma/ High-Tech

8+ yrs

Mandatory Skills Advisory & Value Framework (Senior Manager)

For sourcing, focus on candidates who combine C-suite advisory, industrial operations transformation, supply chain/engineering expertise, and business development.

Skill Category

Mandatory Skills / Keywords

1. Seniority & Leadership

Senior Manager / Associate Director / Principal equivalent; leadership of large-scale transformation programs
1. C-Suite Advisory

CEO/COO advisory, C-suite stakeholder management, enterprise strategy, strategic transformation agenda
1. Supply Chain Transformation

End-to-end supply chain transformation, supply chain network optimization, supply chain strategy
1. Engineering & Industrial Operations

Engineering operations, manufacturing operations, industrial operations, procurement, fulfillment, operational excellence
1. Cost Optimization

Cost take-out, operational cost reduction, cost optimization, productivity improvement
1. Asset Management & Capital Efficiency

Asset lifecycle management, capital efficiency, Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
1. Transformation Execution

Operating model transformation, end-to-end transformation execution, performance improvement, capability building
1. Consulting & Problem Solving





Strategy and operations consulting, data-driven problem solving, client engagement, team leadership and mentoring
1. Business Development

Client relationship management, proposal development, pursuit leadership, business development, practice building Must-have screening criteria

I would prioritize these six core requirements when shortlisting candidates:

1. C-suite advisory: Proven engagement with CEOs, COOs, or equivalent senior executives.
2. Industrial operations expertise: Robust experience in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, industrials, pharma, or high-tech operations.
3. Supply chain transformation: Experience transforming end-to-end supply chain networks and operations.
4. Cost take-out: Demonstrated delivery of large-scale cost reduction or operational efficiency programs.
5. Transformation execution: Ability to take strategy through implementation and measurable business outcomes.
6. Commercial leadership: Experience in client pursuits, proposal development, business development, or consulting practice growth.

Preferred talent pool: MBB, Tier-1 strategy and operations consulting firms, Big 4 consulting, and industry transformation leaders with significant consulting and client-facing experience.

Preferred candidate profile

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