Engagement Manager

Gurgaon, HR India

Kepler Cannon is a global strategy consulting firm with offices in New York, London and New Delhi. We are looking for candidates with incredible intellectual curiosity, creativity and a strong, team-oriented personality.

EM ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The primary role of an Engagement Manager is to own responsibility for focusing the activities of the project team to create top-caliber deliverables, and presenting these analyses and insights to clients. As an upper-level member of the project team, you will assume ownership of day-to-day operation of the project as a whole, providing leadership and guidance to your team members, while also weighing large-scale strategic considerations and presenting these to the client. Below are some examples of day-to-day functions an Engagement Manager should expect to perform:

  • Deliver valuable insights and actionable options directly and convincingly to the client
  • Play a key role influencing senior-level decisions and guiding their strategic course
  • Determine the optimal way to leverage the diverse skills of your team members
  • Manage the multiple workflows of your team to maintain focused coordination, as well as motivating and mentoring your analysts and associates.
  • Gain expertise in the client’s operations and industry in order to craft a unique strategy
  • Take part in the evolution of Kepler Cannon by working with Partners to innovate and expand

EM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong academic record from a top undergraduate college
  • At least 4 years of successful work in consulting (preferably strategic), including solid experience leading teams and interfacing with senior clients
  • Expert with quantitative analysis and tools
  • Strong interpersonal and “client” skills
  • Strong business intuition
  • Familiarity with current affairs and the economic climate
  • Entrepreneurial, with demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to sell engagement extensions or new project