Consultant II

About the role

As Consultant II , you will play a core delivery role on consulting engagements - working closely with Project Leads and Managers to deliver research-driven, analysis-rich outputs for clients across technology-led domains (TMT, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecom, Semiconductors, and adjacent sectors). This role is designed for a consultant who can take ownership of workstreams end-to-end - building strong fact bases through primary and secondary research, applying structured analysis, and translating insights into crisp, client-ready narratives. You will also contribute to practice development and business development through proposal support and reusable assets.

Responsibilities

• Research & Insight Development
• Conduct deep secondary research and support primary research to build credible, decision-useful fact bases.
• Apply analytical techniques to derive meaningful insights, patterns, and implications for client priorities.
• Track trends and competitive movements; synthesize market/consumer insights to strengthen recommendations.
• Structured Problem Solving & Workstream Ownership
• Develop a holistic view of the engagement and connect research findings to the client's core problem.
• Own small consulting engagements independently, or lead modules/workstreams within larger engagements.
• Build clear, data-backed recommendations and articulate trade-offs with structured reasoning.
• Client-ready Storytelling & Deliverables
• Create high-quality presentations and reports that are crisp, structured, and executive-ready.
• Communicate key facts, trends, and implications through systematic reports, scheduled presentations, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Maintain high standards for written and visual output quality - clarity, precision, and polish.
• Stakeholder & Partner Coordination
• Provide direction to external agencies and internal resources supporting research programs and analysis.
• Coordinate inputs, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality delivery with strong follow-through.
• Business Development & Practice Development
• Support business development by preparing project/work proposals and pitch modules.
• Contribute to practice assets - frameworks, reusable research modules, and knowledge collateral.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure superior deliverables and consistent quality.
• What You Bring
• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree (Engineering) from a top-tier university; MBA/PGDM preferred .
• Experience in consulting, strategy, research, or analysis-heavy roles is preferred (years not specified in the source JD).
• Key Skills
• Excellent business writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and numerical skills.
• Ability to develop and articulate strategic recommendations grounded in rigorous data analysis.
• High proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Extremely detail-oriented with high standards for written and visual presentation quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in timeline-driven, high-pressure environments.
• Self-driven, high energy, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-growing setup.
• What Success Looks Like
• Workstreams delivered end-to-end with strong ownership, predictable execution, and minimal rework.
• Insights

Benefits

Additional Information

About Zinnov Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used - and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we've partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face: Where should we invest? How do we scale globally? What capabilities will win in the next decade? Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We're known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven - not opinion-heavy slideware. At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity. Zinnov isn't for everyone. It's for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions - not just presentations. Why Globalization Excellence (GE) Zinnov's Globalization Excellence (GE) practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end - from Design & Discovery to Build, Scale, and Run. In GE, you don't work in silos. You: Own complex, end-to-end client journeys Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies This is where strategy meets execution - and where talent plays a defining role.

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