Program Strategy – Assistant Manager – CoRe Research & Insights – Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in the world of program management and internal corporate strategy? If yes, then CoRe Research & Insights is the team for you. The team is a dynamic group of curious, analytical, and creative problem solvers. The team supports Deloitte’s leaders with strategic thinking and program management support for their go-to-market strategies, eminence agenda, and impact on our clients.

Work you’ll do

·       Collaborate with Deloitte’s senior leadership by extending program support and strategy development for strategic priorities related to (but not limited to) growth competition, innovation, industry disruptions, alliances, and ecosystems.

·       Provide consultative solutions by applying program management techniques and methodologies.

·       Devise and implement best practices for the coordination and tracking of program goals. Set common expectations and standards for all projects and participants involved.

·       Develop agendas, manage the cadence of updates, and disburse information to workstreams to improve the program's efficient functioning.

·       Develop tools and tracking mechanisms for key performance indicators and create reports for leadership consumption.

·       Address specific research needs for the program which could include competitive intelligence, industry, and topic-specific insights.

·       Suggest alternatives and creative solutions to address clients' and stakeholders' current and anticipatory needs. Take the relationship beyond the transactional level.

·       Present crisp and actionable recommendations for senior leadership with an acute focus on ‘so-what’ for Deloitte’s clients and businesses

·       Liaise with colleagues from Deloitte offices spread across the globe and stakeholders to understand, refine, and manage project expectations and priorities.

·       Mentor and coach new members of the team to come up to speed.

·       Participate in team-level operational and brainstorming activities.

Core Skills required:

Program support

·       Develop and manage the overall project plan, including timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring all activities are completed on time and within budget.

·       Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and execute strategic plans that align with Deloitte’s vision, mission, and objectives. Assist in setting priorities, defining key performance indicators (KPIs), and tracking progress towards established goals.

·       Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and implement best practices to support sustainable growth.

·       Facilitate seamless communication and coordination between the Leader and other departments, promoting a culture of collaboration and information sharing.

·       Ability to design and maintain risk analysis frameworks (i.e., RAID logs) for continuous assessment and mitigation planning.

Strategic expectation management for senior leaders

·       Building and maintaining strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders, especially at the senior leadership level.

·       Establishing clear, realistic timelines that sync with the expectations of senior leadership.

·       Ability to articulate ideas, plans, and feedback clearly. Present compelling arguments aligned with leadership interests.

·       Comfortably navigating changes and helping senior leadership understand the need and strategies for adaptations in plans or goals.

Research and Insight generation skills

Analytical skills to provide actionable insights to practitioners. This will require,

·       Sound knowledge and exposure to secondary research tools and techniques

·       Understanding of various strategic / forecasting models and frameworks and applying them as relevant

·       Critical thinking that can help look beyond the obvious and create a hypothesis.

·       Ability to generate extrapolative and forward-looking insights through both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

·       Experience in processing information in compelling visualization with logical structuring

Business writing and communication skills

·       Exceptional business writing and storyboarding skills—narrative, appealing, succinct. Should be able to convey complex research ideas in a compelling and easier way through writing.

·       Adept at written communication with stakeholders in adherence to email etiquette.

·       Articulate ideas and points of view in a confident and effective manner in client calls during all stages of the project lifecycle

·       Communication should reflect logical thinking and a consultative approach.

·       Exceptional communication skills and should be able to present findings and engage senior leadership.

Experience: 6-9 Years

Location: Hyderabad/ Bengaluru/ Gurugram

Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM

Qualifications

·       Overall, 6-8 years with at least 4 years of hands-on experience in program management, internal corporate strategy roles, and reporting to leadership-level audiences.

·       Client-service exposure or experience in working with senior leadership directly is preferred.

·       Exceptional attention to detail, project ownership, and a strong track record of executing high-impact projects and initiatives.

·       Certification in program management from a reputed institution (PMI, IASSC, SCRUM) is an added advantage.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Solid research skills and familiarity with various research tools (Refinitiv, Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers, Factiva, etc.,)

·       Hands-on experience working on Generative AI tools. Exposure to prompt engineering is an added advantage.

The team

CoRe Research & Insights (CoRe R&I) provides research and program management solutions to global Deloitte Member Firms in support of pursuit, business development, practice development, and client engagements. The team uses exclusive sources, specialized research skills, and industry expertise to develop insightful research reports delivering significant value to their customers across Deloitte’s global network. Learn more about Deloitte.