Branch Manager at Pylon Management Consulting
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Manager - Strategy & Operations - IIMs/ISB/XLRI/SP Jain/IIT/NIT/NITS (4-6 yrs)
Candidate be an MBA from any of the IIMs/ISB/XLRI/SP Jain or a graduate of any of the IITs/BITS Pilani, if he/she is not an MBA. (Our preference would be for someone with an MBA from IIM A/B/C/L or ISB but we are open to other top 10 B schools in India). We are also open to candidates without MBAs provided they are from IITs (B.Tech or Dual Degree- B Tech + M Tech)
Delivery stops with the manager- has full responsibility for all project deliverables and processes
Can rapidly complete solid, targeted engagement plan for a typical project
Accomplishes tasks as quickly as reasonably possible
Comfortably manages complex projects without missing any commitments; finds time to add further value
Develops and implements detailed execution plans
Sets up client meetings with sufficient notice, keeping client teams informed and engaged prior to meetings (e.g., detailed logistics, reading materials), managing meeting logistics effectively
Delivers the project efficiently and manages study without undue - crunches,- even as the study focus shifts
Involves all team members in most/all aspects of the study, including structuring the problem through developing recommendations; comfortably manages studies with two or more Consultants
Handles medium-sized (three to four) or difficult client task forces well
Discusses key issues with project partners regularly and finds high leverage ways to use their time with clients and the team
- Manages client interactions and creates an effective client communication strategy
Thinks through a full communication strategy based on client needs; effectively brings resources to bear in implementing it
Drives clients- understanding of issues and actively persuades them to adopt fact based/analysis driven approach to viewing issues
Willing to effectively (without alienating the client) confront clients- understanding of the situation and obtains client buy-in to recommendations
Frequently suggests ways in which Organisation can add value in areas related to the study
Takes initiative to identify client needs and with limited partner involvement scopes additional work and gains client support for it
- Trains, develops consultants and demonstrates team leadership
Consistent record of people development - i.e., develops strong consulting skills in team members
Has very good ability to understand what motivates people and what their development needs are, and acts on these in a constructive way
Consultants perceive that engagement is structured to allow them to do their best work; team develops unusual spirit and sense of identify
Takes initiative to play a leadership role on - people issues- within the office and is effective in this role; has a Consultant - following-
Builds culture where team members feel comfortable providing upward feedback
- Develops and leads the implementation of firm development agenda
Runs company functions (e.g. recruiting, training)
Offers ideas about new company initiatives and builds support to organize them
Participates in company events (leading training sessions, interviewing, etc.)
Has positive attitude and is a good ambassador/representative of the organization
Is a strong formal mentor
Identifies areas of potential IP development and develops unique ideas
Publish white paper
Lead training session in area of interest
Builds interest in specific areas of IP by gaining support of leadership and fellowship from consultants
Has mastered a firm practice area
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