Manager_ Chemicals_Fuels & Resources_Advisory

We are looking to hire  Managers  for our  Chemicals & Materials – Strategy and Transformation Practice  to support high-impact consulting engagements. The role involves working closely with CXOs, promoters, and business heads of chemical and materials companies on  growth strategy, portfolio and business transformation, operational excellence, and value creation initiatives .

This is a client-facing leadership role requiring  strong problem-solving skills, sector understanding, and the ability to independently drive work streams while mentoring teams .

Job Position Title :
Manager_ _Gurgaon

Key Responsibilities :

As a Manager, you will be part of a team of professionals with extensive consulting and industry experience. Leveraging your expertise and experience, we anticipate that you will provide valuable insights and solutions to clients in the chemical domain. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategy & Transformation Delivery
Lead and deliver   end-to-end strategy and transformation engagements   across :
Growth strategy & market entry
Portfolio rationalization and diversification
Specialty vs commodity shift strategies
Techno economic feasibility
Cost transformation and margin improvement
Capacity expansion and investment prioritization
Sales force effectiveness and channel optimization
Translate strategic insights into actionable transformation roadmaps
Develop business cases, financial models, and implementation plans

2 Chemicals & Materials Sector Focus
Work across sub-segments such as:
Specialty & Performance Chemicals
Inorganic & Industrial Chemicals
Petrochemicals & Polymers
Fertilizers, Agrochemicals & Intermediates
Paints, coatings and Construction Chemicals
Building materials
Advanced Materials & Sustainable/Bio-based materials
Build deep client context on feed stocks, value chains, cost structures, regulatory dynamics, and global trade flows

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management
Act as a day-to-day client lead for Manager-owned work streams
Engage with CXOs, functional heads, and plant leadership teams
Present insights and recommendations through high-quality storylined decks
Support Partners/Directors in client discussions and steering committees

Team Leadership & Capability Building
Manage and mentor Consultants and Senior Consultants
Review analyses, guide problem structuring, and ensure delivery quality
Contribute to practice capability building (templates, POVs, benchmarks)

Business Development & Thought Leadership
Support proposal development, scoping, and effort estimation
Contribute to sector POVs, whitepapers, and market insights
Identify opportunities for follow-on work within existing accounts

Preferred skills and competencies :

Technical & Analytical
Strong strategy frameworks and structured problem-solving
Financial modeling and investment analysis
Market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and value chain analysis
Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills (client-ready outputs expected)

Behavioral & Leadership
Client-ready communication and executive presence
Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Ownership mindset with high accountability
Strong people management and coaching skills

Years of experience required :

5–12 years of total experience , with:
4–8 years in  management consulting, corporate strategy, or transformation roles
Demonstrable experience in  Chemicals, Materials, or Manufacturing sectors
Prior experience in  strategy consulting firms, Big 4, or in-house strategy roles  is strongly preferred

Education qualification :

MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree from a reputed institute
Engineering / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering background from top tier engineering institutes (IIT, ICT, NIT) will be preferred

Location:

Gurgaon