Future Jobs - Leadership

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.

Role Overview

We are looking to engage with accomplished senior leaders who have experience leading, building and scaling large, complex organisations and capabilities in India.

The leadership scope may span Site/Centre Leadership, GCC/GBS, Technology, Digital, Product, Business Operations, Shared Services or other enterprise functions, depending on the opportunity.

Relevant leaders will typically bring a strong track record of organisation building, strategic and operational leadership, transformation, global stakeholder management, talent development and operating effectively within complex, matrixed environments.

Leadership Experience

Profiles may bring experience across one or more of the following areas:

Site / Centre Leadership

Leading and scaling large teams, functions, business units or centres in India.

Building organisational capabilities aligned with broader enterprise priorities.

Establishing strong governance, operating models and leadership structures.

Creating high-performing, collaborative and inclusive organisations.

Business & Global Stakeholder Leadership

Partnering with senior business and functional leaders across geographies.

Operating effectively within complex, globally distributed and matrixed organisations.

Influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across functions and business units.

Connecting India-based capabilities with broader global business priorities.

Organisation Building & Scale

Building new capabilities and scaling existing organisations through different stages of growth.

Developing strong leadership teams and succession pipelines.

Driving organisational effectiveness and evolving operating models as businesses scale.

Attracting, developing and retaining high-quality leadership and talent.

Transformation & Operational Excellence

Leading business, organisational, digital and/or technology transformation.

Driving operational excellence, governance and execution discipline.

Championing innovation, continuous improvement and new ways of working.

Managing change effectively across complex organisations.

People & Culture Leadership

Building strong organisational cultures and employee experiences.

Developing leadership capability and strengthening talent pipelines.

Driving engagement, inclusion and collaboration across teams.

Leading organisations through periods of growth, transformation and change.

Profile

Relevant experience may include:

Senior leadership experience within a large, complex organisation.

Experience leading or scaling a GCC, GBS, technology organisation, business function, shared services operation, global delivery centre or comparable environment.

Strong business and organisational acumen with the ability to operate beyond a single functional area.

Demonstrated experience in organisation building, transformation and leadership development.

Experience working with senior global stakeholders across multiple geographies.

Ability to operate effectively in highly matrixed and evolving environments.

Strong executive presence, communication and influencing capabilities.

Experience leading sizeable teams and developing senior leadership talent.

Leadership Attributes

Enterprise and business-oriented mindset.

Strategic thinking combined with strong execution capability.

Collaborative and influence-led leadership style.

Strong people and stakeholder leadership.

Ability to navigate ambiguity and organisational complexity.

Comfortable operating across business, technology and functional environments.

Strong orientation towards organisation building, transformation and scale.

Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer.   We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.