IN-Manager_ Market Research_Social_ Advisory_ Gurgaon

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description & Summary:

Our team in Education Sector Management Consulting comprises of experienced professionals delivering forward-looking advisory services across the spectrum, such as K-12 education, Higher Education, Technical and Vocational Education, and Training (TVET), and Education Technology.

Our team has delivered multiple engagements in the past decade, catering to a wide range of clients, including the central and state governments, public institutions, private educational institutions, education conglomerates, not-for profit organizations, foundations and ed-tech players.

We are one of the largest providers of professional services to the Higher Education sector, with insights into leading practices from universities around the world. We help them drive various strategic agendas around growth, branding, rankings and student experience.

We work with various central and state governments to help them improve the quality of education by providing support across different aspects such as strategy roadmaps, capacity building/ change management, monitoring and evaluation etc.

Why PwC?

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programs and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Responsibilities:

• Developing relationships with Central and State Governments, Private Universities, Education Conglomerates, EdTech Companies etc.
• Identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships
• Managing market research and quantitative and qualitative analyses, including the timely synthesis of complex data into meaningful insights, and the ability to readily grasp analytical frameworks and employ them effectively to either qualitative or quantitative evidence
• Building and leading productive teams and proactively providing them with feedback/ guidance/ clarifications
• Able to arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realize their potential and support their long-term aspirations.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in GTM strategies, market research, university transformations, education policy implementation and project management
• Proven experience working across strategy engagements in Education sector
• Strong understanding of education policy frameworks and implementation strategies including but not limited to NEP, NIRF, NAAC etc.
• Knowledge of latest trends and developments in the education sector

Preferred skill sets:

• Prior experience with a Big4 or consulting firm
• Highly evolved problem structuring, solving skills, strong analytical thinking, ability to leverage and apply problem solving frameworks across various segments in Education industry
• Intellectual curiosity, Business judgment and maturity, including the ability to develop a "big picture" view
• Strong personal presence, combined with compelling and professional presentation and communication skills

Years of experience required:

6+ Years

Education qualification:

MBA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Market Research

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Improvement, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Costing, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Project Lifecycle, Learning Agility, Optimism, Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Professional Courage, Program Management, Project Budgeting, Project Coordination, Project Delivery {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date