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APAC Center of Excellence Research Analyst
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The Center of Excellence (CoE) is a program designed to provide recent college graduates with a comprehensive introduction to the executive search and global leadership advisory industry. The program offers development experience in three crucial areas: Relationship building and Partnership, Industry/Capability Knowledge and Communication Presence and Market Facing Potential. Through on-the-job training, you will gain practical skills while working on real-world projects. You will have the opportunity to engage with top clients and candidates, expanding your network and exposure. Peer and senior mentorship will provide guidance and support throughout your journey. The CoE encourages exploration of different industries and sectors and RRA’s training and development programs will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in your career at RRA.
The CoE Research Analyst is an integral member of the global research team, supporting predominantly APAC senior researchers and consultants throughout the search process and beyond. The Analyst will report to the Simer Bhatia, Research Director - Market Expert, and will be in New Delhi (Gurgaon), India.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Managing Search Pipeline & Process
- Produce comprehensive reports, which detail the relevant target companies, possible market sources and candidates for an assignment.
- Consistently identify and assist in developing best- in-class, high quality, diverse candidate slates (both obvious and non-obvious), as appropriate, by:
- Developing sound working knowledge of online and proprietary database search engines to identify relevant candidates.
- Identifying potential candidates based on job specification and resumes. Identifying appropriate internal and external sources.
- Collaborate with administrative support in the creation of client status reports.
Developing Insights
- Grow and develop industry-specific and geographic market knowledge.
- Conduct background research and generate insights to drive content for client opportunity pitches and client presentations.
- Effectively manages the research process and exhibits organization skills,
- Contribute to building the RRA database by proactively tracking and capturing individuals in target market / sector / practice.
Communication and Team Orientation
- Connect with team members from different offices to share ideas and best practices.
- Presents synthesized and organized information for communications such as status reports, target lists, etc. ensures the information is clear and understandable to internal and external audiences.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders through regular and proactive communication.
Supporting Research .& Local Community
- Actively participate in the RRA research community, strengthening the internal culture.
- Identify and introduce potential employees to the firm, both opportunistically and when there is a specific hiring need.
The CoE is designed to provide a solid foundation for future career growth within RRA or the broader professional services industry.
Who are we looking for?
- Successful candidates will bring initial professional experience, or substantial track record through multiple internships or programs.
- We want bright, dynamic, and entrepreneurial applicants with a drive for excellence and insatiable curiosity for learning to join our team. Our successful research analysts are team-oriented, collegial, high sense of urgency, demonstrate integrity, and have a “can-do” attitude. These individuals will thrive on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and will have the capacity to manage multiple projects to completion. Since collaboration is essential to success at RRA, the ideal candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues. A university degree from a respected institution is required. Proficiency in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint is preferred.
Additional competencies include:
- Professional Acumen and Judgement
- Analytical Skills
- Executing for Results
- Team Orientation
To ensure a comprehensive evaluation of candidates for the APAC CoE Research Analyst position, we kindly request you to provide detailed responses to the following questions:
- Languages spoken (specify your proficiency level)
- Degree(s) (include graduation year for each)
- Why are you interested in this position? Please elaborate on your motivation
Your responses will help us assess your alignment with the requirements and opportunities associated with this role. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership advisory and executive search firm. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders who can meet today’s challenges and anticipate the digital, economic and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment. From helping boards with their structure, culture and effectiveness to identifying, assessing and defining the best leadership for organizations, our teams bring their expertise to help clients address their most complex leadership issues. Listen to our clients and colleague share how we are improving the way the world is lead.
Our success over the past five decades is attributable to our collaborative culture and the outstanding quality of our people who are fiercely committed to leading with insights and building meaningful relationships. Our 500+ experienced consultants collaborate with our global team of Research, Knowledge and Project Coordinators in 47 offices across 25 countries around the world.
- As a firm, we believe deeply in our core values, and use them to guide our daily work with our clients, and within our firm, as colleagues:
- Client Focused – We are fiercely committed to our clients. We work with integrity and consistently delivery exceptional quality.
- Inclusive - We value differences and accept each individual for who they are. This is not just about social good - it is smart business.
- Forward Thinking - We look beyond the obvious to what’s next – for our clients and ourselves. We are resourceful, creative, and nimble.
- Passionate - We put our hearts into our work. We actively support and rely upon each other as one global team.
- Sustainable - We prioritize wellbeing, trust, and community in everything we do.
Sr. Software Developer AI Center of Excellence
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The Infrastructure AI Center of Excellence (COE) is a dedicated team of technical professionals focused on leveraging AI to empower IBM Infrastructure employees to be more effective in their jobs or improve customer's experience when they interact with IBM. We along with the AI Guild serves as a vehicle for knowledge sharing, collaboration, & skill development related to AI.
Our core objectives are VELOCITY and SAFETY. We want to help roll out AI projects as quickly as possible, while also ensuring that they are done safely and while operating within the guardrails for AI usage within IBM.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Your Role & Responsibilities:
Looking to make a significant impact? This is your chance to become a key part of a dynamic team of talented professionals, leading the development and deployment of innovative, industry-leading, cloud-based AI services.
We are seeking an experienced AI & Cloud Software Engineer to join us. This role designing, developing, and deploying AI-based services. You will be instrumental in problem-solving, automating wide ranges of tasks, and interfacing with other teams and solve complex problems.
Responsibilities:
* Develop AI capabilities in IBM Cloud based applications
* Design and be an avid coder who can get his hands dirty and be involved in the coding to the deepest level.
* Work in an agile environment of continuous deliverable.
* You'll have access to all the technical training courses you need to become the expert you want to be.
· Define all aspects of development from appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards
· Collaborate with other professionals to determine functional and non-functional requirements
· Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, code and other artifacts.
· Learn new skills and adopt new practices readily in order to develop innovative and cutting-edge software products that maintain Company's technical leadership position.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
Required Skills:
· Minimum 7-12 years of experience as Full Stack Developer with a focus on AI projects
* Experience with AI and machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLMs, Generative AI.
* Familiarity with AI model deployment and integration.
* Solid understanding of backend technologies, including server-side languages (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.) and databases (Cassandra, PostgreSQL, etc.).
* Understanding and experience with RESTful APIs, Java/J2EE, Kafka & GitHub.
· Strong experience with Cloud Technologies, Kubernetes based microservices architecture, Kafka, Object Storage, Cassandra database and docker container technologies. Knowledge on IBM Cloud Technologies will be an added advantage.
· At least 6 years of hands-on development experience building applications with one or more of the following: Java, Spring, Liberty, Node.js, Express.js, Golang, NoSQL DB, Redis, distributed caches, containers etc.,
· At least 3 years of experience in building and operating highly secured, distributed cloud services with one or more of the following: IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, SRE, CI/CD, Docker, Container orchestration, performance testing, etc.,
* At least 3 years of experience in web technologies: HTTP, REST, JSON, HTML, Ajax, JavaScript etc.,
* Solid understanding of the micro-services architecture and modern cloud programming practices. Strong ability to design a clean, developer-friendly API.
* Passionate about constant, continuous learning and applying new technologies as well as mentoring others.
* Keen troubleshooting skills and strong verbal/written communication skills.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
Preferred Skills:
· Experience in using messaging brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka etc.
· Operating Systems (such as Red Hat, Ubuntu, etc.)
· Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.
· Experience and working knowledge of version Control systems like Github and build tools like Maven/Gradle
· Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly
· Experience in working on a SaaS application with high industry standard CI/CD, and development cycle processes
· Strong sense of ownership of deliverables
· UI test automation skills - Selenium and/or Puppeteer
· Beyond the requirements, candidates should be passionate about in the role:
· Continuous learning and ability to adapt to change
· Working across global teams and collaborating across teams and organization boundaries
· Finding innovative ways to solve complex problems with cutting edge technologies.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Manager - Rebates & Incentives Vistex, SAP Center of Excellence
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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company, providing customized solutions for hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and physician offices worldwide. The company provides clinically proven medical products and pharmaceuticals and cost-effective solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency from hospital to home. Cardinal Health connects patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with approximately 50,000 employees in 46 countries and Fiscal 2025 revenues of $226 billion, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 25 on the Fortune 500.
In Bangalore we are excited to create an Innovation and Capability Centre that allows us to further inhouse talent and scale that talent across our business. Our ambition is to build differentiated opportunities that allows our organization to advance rapidly across Software-defined networking, machine learning and big data. What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value. Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a highly experienced SAP technology leader who can lead day-to-day activities in software development lifecycle, application architecture and oversee a team responsible for developing software across a diverse SAP landscape. In this role you need to manage development in an existing SAP landscape while also focusing on emerging technologies to deliver world-class solutions.
Primary focus for this role is Rebates & Incentives functional capability in Vistex, SAP solution design and configuration standards, and work on cross-functional teams for business outcomes. You will also need to roll up your sleeves to design and build solutions and stay current with industry trends. The ideal candidate will oversee development across multiple SAP projects, design scalable architectures, and build solutions that drive efficiency and innovation to align with the organization's strategic goals. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and technical expertise to ensure seamless integration across a diverse application landscape.
This role will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of solution design in our current SAP landscapes along with testing strategies at the same time oversee and drive large-scale organizational change initiatives by implementing latest SAP technologies as we migrate to SAP S/4
and RISE. This role will also establish and implement functional and configuration standards and methodologies, product roadmaps, solution standards, and frameworks for application reuse. This role requires strong leadership, to lead development teams of 12-15 SMEs, stakeholder management, and technical expertise to ensure seamless integration across diverse application landscapes.
**Responsibilities:**
Strategic Leadership:
+ Support and implement the overall SAP functional strategy aligned with business objectives
+ Support defining roadmaps and corresponding financial plans for technology investments to stay current with the technology trends
+ Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insights on SAP capabilities and trends
Team Leadership and Collaboration:
+ Build and lead cross-functional teams, including employees, SAP consultants, and third-party vendors
+ Foster collaboration among IT, business units, and external partners to ensure smooth integration and user adoption
+ Provide mentorship and training to team members on domain knowledge, configuration standards, and advanced technology solutions
+ Monitor project progress, manage resources, and ensure alignment with quality standards
Functional Expertise:
+ Ensure optimal integration of SAP with other enterprise systems and technologies
+ Stay updated on the latest SAP advancements and recommend upgrades or innovations
+ Oversee the Rebates & Incentives development team within the current ECC environment and key projects
+ Lead the adoption of SAP S/4HANA and cloud migration strategies, implementing best practices in SAP architecture
+ Integrate AI technologies in SAP solution development to reduce costs and transition time to SAP S/4
+ Execution and management of the SAP SD Pricing functionality including price procedure setup, condition types, routines, etc.
+ Vistex experience in modules like Rebates and Incentives or Chargeback/Billback modules is also a plus
+ Support the integration with other application like EDI/Vendavo/etc. related to Pricing and RNI area.
+ Provide leadership in planning/sequencing of end-to-end design workshops and support facilitation of workshops, leveraging knowledge of industry best practices and application of global SAP implementation experience.
+ Guide complex fit/gap analysis
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with BASIS, ABAP, infrastructure, architecture, and cross-functional leaders to achieve results
+ Develop and maintain configuration standards and establish KPIs to measure the design and configuration quality and track post-implementation performance
+ Elevate SAP COE team members skills and knowledge of SAP latest technologies and trends using various forums like training sessions and hackathons
+ Documents and manages SOPs for software and information platform systems
+ Provide support in preparing and conducting prioritization meetings (for enhancements and defects) with the RNI functional partners.
+ Ensure all critical RNI processes are properly monitored and alerted and automate recurrent incidents.
+ Closely follows the strategic direction set by the segment and executes on priority goals.
+ Closely work with infrastructure teams to ensure a reliable and stable operations.
+ Complies and enforce adoption of Solution Manager, Charm Management, HP ALM and other standard tools.
+ Accountable for IT Controls, SOX compliance, and Audit findings on the SAP Pharma platform
+ Responsible for the KPI's and BPM metrics that support current and future Pharma business units on SAP
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience
+ Minimum 15 years of IT and 12 years of hands-on experience in SAP ecosystem with extensive knowledge in Rebates & Incentives Vistex functionality
+ Proven record of accomplishment of leading development on SAP S/4 HANA and other major SAP implementation projects
+ Strong knowledge of advanced technologies in SAP and automation
+ Experience in governing development across multiple projects simultaneously to ensure adherence to development standards
+ Strong functional and configuration knowledge in Vistex modules along with pricing functions with focus on Contracts, Agreements workbench, Supplier rebates, Customer rebates, Chargebacks and Compliance modules
+ Experienced in all global SAP aspects, including defining & assigning Enterprise Structure, Master data, Sales Order processing and purchasing functions preferred.
+ Interfaces: Should have hands on in interface in different system like SAP to SAP and SAP to Non-SAP preferred
+ Experience in Vendavo application preferred
+ Strong collaboration and leadership skills preferred.
+ Strong understanding of business processes across various functions (finance, supply chain, etc.)
+ Effective program management
+ Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
+ Strong stakeholder and people management skills
+ Expertise in change management and user adoption strategies
+ Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage diverse teams along with innovation and driving change
+ Enjoys detailed and challenging puzzles, thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment, and possesses the aptitude to work independently
+ Experience working in an onshore-offshore development model
+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to switch contexts between highly technical and business-focused topics quickly and easily
+ Someone that embraces diversity, and values people not just for what they do but who they are
+ Actively foster an environment where people can bring their authentic selves to work Highly desired
+ Experience collaborating in global/geographically diverse teams
+ Strategic mindset and critical thinking
+ Process oriented - grasps process flows and can translate them to Business impact. Must be driven to seek intent, draw meaningful conclusions and drive value
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Self-motivated. Must be flexible and willing to adapt to change
+ Ability to lead meetings/calls - must be comfortable leading large meetings, presenting
+ Must be very thorough with day-to-day planning and keeping oneself organized
+ Willingness to work off hours, as requested (minimal)
**What is expected of you and others at this level:**
+ Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
+ Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
+ Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
+ Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
+ Projects may have significant and long-term impact
+ Provides solutions which may set precedent
+ Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
+ Independently determines method for completion of new projects
+ Receives guidance on overall project objectives
+ Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Job Location: Bangalore, India
Work Timings - 1:00pm to 10:00pm IST OR 2:30am to 11:30am EST (to cover extended US period). This schedule may vary depending on the business requirements
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Business Strategy Manager
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Manager- Business Strategy
at Traya Health
Position: On-site (Mumbai)
About Us
Traya is an Indian direct-to-consumer hair care platform that provides a holistic treatment for
individuals experiencing hair loss. Through personalized consultations, we identify the root cause of hair fall using a combination of Ayurveda, Allopathy, and Nutrition. Our unique diagnostic platform, combined with medically trained hair coaches and proprietary tech, ensures customers receive customized solutions delivered right to their doorstep — and the ongoing guidance they need to stay on track.
Founded by Saloni Anand (techie-turned-marketeer) and Altaf Saiyed (Stanford GSB alumnus), Traya’s mission is to de-stigmatize hair loss, address its emotional and psychological impact, and make effective treatment accessible to all.
Our Vision
We aim to create a global awareness movement around hair loss while delivering a scientifically
proven, holistic solution that combines the best of three sciences.
About the Role
We are looking for a Business Strategy – Manager to play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth
initiatives at Traya. This role will work closely with senior leadership to identify market opportunities, design and implement high-impact strategies, and ensure alignment across teams to deliver measurable business results. You will combine strong analytical thinking with an entrepreneurial mindset to shape the company’s future direction.
Key Responsibilities
● Own Revenue & P&L: Set the growth thesis, define north-star and input KPIs, and run a tight
operating cadence that balances scale with unit economics (CAC/LTV/ROAS, contribution margin).
● Growth Strategy & Category Expansion: Identify high-impact levers across segments,
offerings, geographies, and partnerships; build business cases and translate them into a
focused execution roadmap.
● Experimentation Engine: Design and run cross-functional experiments across product, tech,
ops, and marketing with clear hypotheses, guardrails, and success criteria; institutionalize
rapid learn–decide–scale cycles.
● Product & Tech for Revenue: Prioritize features and internal tools that improve acquisition,
conversion, retention, and monetization; ensure instrumentation, data integrity, and
experiment frameworks are in place.
● Marketing Efficiency & Portfolio Mix: Orchestrate channel strategy and lifecycle
communication to maximize incremental revenue at optimal spend efficiency; allocate
budgets dynamically based on impact.
● Ops & CX Alignment: Align capacity, SLAs, and processes to convert demand reliably; drive
throughput, reduce leakage and churn, and ensure the customer experience supports
sustained revenue growth.
● Insights, Forecasting & Governance: Build dashboards, cohort and funnel views, and forward
forecasts; lead RCA to focus on the highest-ROI bets; codify learnings into a repeatable
revenue playbook and manage stakeholders to adopt it.
What We’re Looking For
● Proven experience in business strategy, consulting, or founder’s office roles within startups
or high-growth environments.
● Strong business acumen and the ability to connect market insights to actionable strategies.
● Demonstrated success in designing, validating, and executing growth initiatives.
● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
● Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders across
levels.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.
● Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or startup
strategy roles.
If you’re passionate about scaling impactful businesses and want to contribute to Traya’s mission,
we’d love to hear from you.
Business Strategy Specialist
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About the Role:
We are seeking an Assistant Franchise Business Strategy Consultant to work closely with our principal consultant in the franchise business consulting team. This role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional English communication skills, and a strong understanding of financial modelling and business strategy. The ideal candidate will assist in delivering end-to-end project solutions, working seamlessly between clients and the consulting team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create impactful presentations and pitch decks for franchise investors.
- Develop financial models, ROI analyses, and franchise business models.
- Prepare detailed reports, market analyses, feasibility studies, and franchise marketing kits.
- Conduct secondary research to support client recommendations.
- Manage client relationships and deliverables independently.
- Assist in proposal writing, client meetings, and structuring franchise programs.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Commerce background (BCom, BBA, MBA) preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or market research.
- Excellent spoken and written English skills (8/10 or higher).
- Strong understanding of financial modelling and business strategy.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Preferences:
- Candidates well-settled in Bangalore or ready to relocate.
- Immediate joining preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of ₹50,000 per month.
- Promotion opportunities after a 6-month probation period.
If you are a strategic thinker with a flair for business and exceptional communication skills, apply now to join our team as an Assistant Franchise Business Consultant.
This is a pure assistant franchise business consultant role and is meant for candidates who have the following skills:
· Strategy Presentations
· Pitch Development
· Investor Presentations
· Business Modeling
· Report Writing
· Operating Manuals
· Franchising
· Analytical Skills
· Reporting & Analysis
· Franchise SOPs
· Microsoft Office
· Microsoft Excel
· Market Research
· Financial Analysis
· Financial Modelling
· Interpersonal Communication
· Franchise Consulting
· Report Writing
· Content Development
· Business Strategy
· Business Analysis
· Business English
· Secondary Research
· Content Development
· SME Consulting
· Print Collaterals
· Marketing Collaterals
· Market Analysis
· Documentation
· Franchise Consulting
Once again, this opening is not IT-related, hence apply only if you match the above JD and have your graduation in commerce i.e. Bcom, or BBA as we do not approve Engineering / Science / Arts graduates though you have done your MBA.
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Manager- Collision Business & Strategy
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**Key Responsibilities:**
+ **Strategic Leadership & Growth:**
+ Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive regional collision strategies in close collaboration with the Collision Market Lead and the Global Collision Business Development team, ensuring alignment with global objectives and delivering sustained business growth for IMG Markets.
+ Identify market opportunities and competitive threats, formulating proactive strategies to expand market share and enhance profitability across all collision channels.
+ **Performance Management & Analytics:**
+ Lead regular Collision Business Scorecard reviews, tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business health, identify areas for improvement, and ensure accountability across the team.
+ Conduct in-depth collision business analysis to pinpoint growth opportunities within dealership-owned bodyshops, certified bodyshops, and parts revenue generated through wholesale channel partners, working with market leads to execute actionable plans.
+ **Innovation & Best Practice Development:**
+ Champion the exploration and implementation of new initiatives and technologies to drive collision business growth, such as advanced collision data collection and bidding platforms (e.g., CollisionLink or alternatives), enhanced insurance tie-ups, and robust bodyshop certification processes.
+ Facilitate the sharing of best practices and successful strategies across markets, providing expert support to local teams for the adoption of new programs and initiatives, including promoting parts sales to independent body shops (complimenting trade club / professional service network where applicable).
+ **Product & Network Expansion:**
+ Collaborate strategically with the RPP (Engineering) team to identify and release potential collision parts and child parts, capturing further market opportunities and expanding our product offering.
+ Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the IMG FCCN (Ford Certified Collision Network) workstream, ensuring program effectiveness, compliance, and network expansion.
+ **Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:**
+ Act as a primary liaison with the ESB (Extended Service Business) team to foster and promote strategic insurance tie-ups and develop innovative insurance programs that drive business to our certified network.
+ Cultivate strong relationships with dealership partners, certified bodyshops, wholesale channel partners, and other external stakeholders to ensure collaborative success.
+ **Financial Planning & Budget Management:**
+ Oversee the comprehensive collision business planning and budget process for the region, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets.
+ Monitor financial performance against budget, implementing corrective actions as necessary to achieve profitability goals.
+ **Team Leadership & Development:**
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
+ Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
+ **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Automotive Management, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent master's degree is a plus.
+ **Experience:**
+ Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in the automotive collision repair industry, with a strong understanding of bodyshop operations, parts sales, and insurance relations.
+ Proven track record of success in a management or leadership role, specifically in business development, sales, or strategic planning within a regional or multi-market context.
+ Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, P&L responsibility, and driving revenue growth.
+ Experience leading and developing a team.
+ **Skills:**
+ Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business plans.
+ Strong financial acumen and understanding of business drivers in the collision sector.
+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
+ Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, dealer networks, and external partners (e.g., insurance companies).
+ Proficiency in project management and change management methodologies.
+ Advanced proficiency in business intelligence tools.
**Requisition ID** : 53241
Management Trainee - Business Strategy
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We are seeking a Management Trainee - Business Strategy to join our Strategy & Revenue team.
This pivotal role works directly with o C-level executive leadership and is designed for a top-tier MBA graduate with a knack for analytics, communication and finance background. You will become an expert at connecting the dots between our teams --
- Business Operations: Analyzing performance and streamlining workflows.
- Strategy and Revenue: Analyzing marketing and growth campaigns, using data to measure ROI, optimize spending, and drive profitable audience growth.
- Technology: Bridging technical capabilities with business goals. Your work will be highly visible, with regular communication with C-level executives. We're looking for someone who thrives on a challenge and can articulate complex ideas with ease.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Recent graduate from top tier MBA college.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Outstanding communication skills—both written and verbal—to effectively collaborate with technical, business and strategy teams and present to C-level executives.
- A high degree of proactiveness and self-motivation, with a strong sense of ownership.
- An interest in positioning oneself in the media and OTT landscape.
Unique Insight: This role provides a direct lineage to understanding how a C-level executive thinks and will offer a deep dive into how AI can be adopted to enhance execution and drive data-driven decision-making.
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Senior Business Strategy Consultant
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking to identify strategic opportunities and challenges.
- Develop and refine comprehensive business strategies, including market entry, growth strategies, and operational improvements.
- Advise senior management on strategic direction, organizational design, and change management initiatives.
- Lead client engagements, managing project teams and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality strategic recommendations.
- Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations and investment decisions.
- Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather insights and build consensus.
- Prepare compelling presentations and reports to communicate strategic insights and recommendations to clients.
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through exceptional client relationship management.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in business strategy and management consulting.
- Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering their growth and contribution to the team.
- Ensure the successful implementation and adoption of strategic initiatives by clients.
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related business advisory role.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing business strategies for clients across various industries.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated project management capabilities, including managing timelines, resources, and budgets.
- Experience working in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with client-facing responsibilities.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic planning frameworks.
- Ability to think critically, creatively, and strategically.
- A proactive approach to business development and client relationship management.
Senior Business Strategy Consultant
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and industry assessments.
- Develop strategic plans, business models, and growth roadmaps for clients.
- Analyze financial data and build financial models to support strategic recommendations.
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop frameworks for performance measurement.
- Lead client engagements, managing project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Facilitate workshops and strategic planning sessions with senior leadership teams.
- Communicate complex ideas and recommendations clearly and persuasively through presentations and reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the development of the firm's consulting methodologies.
- Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in business strategy and consulting.
- MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a related analytical role.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, financial modeling, and change management.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects in a remote environment.
- Proficiency in business intelligence tools and data analysis software.
- Experience across multiple industries is highly preferred.
Business Strategy Analyst - Junior
Posted 5 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth market and industry research.
- Analyze financial statements and operational data.
- Develop quantitative models to support strategic recommendations.
- Assist in the creation of client presentations and reports.
- Collaborate with project teams to deliver client solutions.
- Identify key business challenges and opportunities for clients.
- Support senior consultants in project planning and execution.
- Contribute to the development of new business proposals.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent quantitative aptitude and proficiency in data analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Intellectual curiosity and a passion for business strategy.
- Previous consulting or strategy internship experience is a strong plus.