Strategy  - Deputy Manager - CoRe Research & Insights - Deloitte Support Services India Private Limited

 Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in the world of 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

• Develop executive-level presentations with appropriate frameworks and strategic analysis for senior leadership in Deloitte for their business development, client engagement, practice development, or eminence agendas.
• Drive consultative discussions to engage prospective users to gauge their current and future needs. Suggest alternatives and design customized solutions to meet the unique needs of diverse customer groups. 
• Help design, manage, and executive special projects following best project and time management practices while adhering to quality guidelines.
• Responsible for the account management of a set of existing customers and generating increased demand. 
• Address specific research needs for the program which could include competitive intelligence, industry, and topic-specific insights.
• 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:

Strategy development and execution

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

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.

Internal Sales/Business Development

• A growth mindset to identify and prioritize an outreach plan with new customer groups. Experience in increasing team/product visibility by proactively engaging internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to negotiate and manage constraints to ensure optimal balance between demand and resourcing.
• Knowledge of essential CRM tools or approaches is desirable. 
• Experience in cross-selling/up-selling research solutions
• Identify new growth opportunities for the team's services.
• Ability to provide solutions proactively based on current or potential requirements.

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.

Qualifications

Overall, 9-10 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 customers across Deloitte’s global network. Learn more about Deloitte.

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, we’ve invested much to create a rich environment where our professionals can grow. We want everyone to develop their way, playing to their strengths as they hone their leadership skills. And, as a part of our efforts, we provide our professionals with various learning and networking opportunities—including exposure to leaders, sponsors, coaches, and challenging assignments—to help accelerate their careers along the way. No two people learn in the same way. So, we provide various resources, including live classrooms, team-based learning, and eLearning. DU: The Leadership Center in India, our state-of-the-art, world-class learning Center in the Hyderabad offices, is an extension of the Deloitte University (DU) in Westlake, Texas, and represents a tangible symbol of our commitment to our people’s growth and development. Explore DU: The Leadership Center in India

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Deloitte’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices to help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain an inclusive culture that invites authenticity, leverages our diversity, and where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Learn more about Life at Deloitte.

Corporate citizenship

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines us and extends to relationships with our clients, people, and communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.