Principal - Program Management & Consulting

The role

As Chief of Staff, you will support the Head of the Center in managing operations and key strategic initiatives. You will also act as a liaison between the Head of the Center, executives, teams and external partners, and help build the customer relationship at Zinnov's Globalization Excellence practice.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of the Center, with strategic insights and operational support
• Facilitate and drive key strategic initiatives from planning through execution
• Coordinate and streamline executive communication across the organization
• Manage critical projects, delivered on time and within budget
• Oversee high-quality presentations and reports for executive meetings and external stakeholders
• Serve as liaison between the Head of the Center, executives, teams and external partners
• Assist in managing the budget, including operational expenses and financial forecasting
• Drive continuous improvement and organizational change initiatives
• Act as key relationship manager between Zinnov and the customer
• Drive business development by identifying new opportunities

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of experience within technology or product development sectors (preferable)
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Master's in Business Administration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate and foster positive business relationships
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage a range of tasks and initiatives
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities, with tact and diplomacy
• Experience in project management and executive reporting

Nice to have

• Management consulting background or experience (preferable)
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development cycles
• Familiarity with the technologies and software products being developed at the center
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading a diverse team

About the company

Zinnov is a global management consulting firm with 450+ professionals across 10 global offices. It helps organizations make data-led decisions on market entry, global operating models, M&A and long-term growth.