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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 workstreams while mentoring teams.Job Position Title:Manager_ Chemicals_Advisory_MumbaiKey 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 DeliveryLead and deliver end-to-end strategy and transformation engagements across:Growth strategy & market entryPortfolio rationalization and diversificationSpecialty vs commodity shift strategiesTechno economic feasibilityCost transformation and margin improvementCapacity expansion and investment prioritizationSales force effectiveness and channel optimizationTranslate strategic insights into actionable transformation roadmapsDevelop business cases, financial models, and implementation plans2 Chemicals & Materials Sector FocusWork across sub-segments such as:Specialty & Performance ChemicalsInorganic & Industrial ChemicalsPetrochemicals & PolymersFertilizers, Agrochemicals & IntermediatesPaints, coatings and Construction ChemicalsBuilding materialsAdvanced Materials & Sustainable/Bio-based materialsBuild deep client context on feedstocks, value chains, cost structures, regulatory dynamics, and global trade flowsClient Engagement & Stakeholder ManagementAct as a day-to-day client lead for Manager-owned workstreamsEngage with CXOs, functional heads, and plant leadership teamsPresent insights and recommendations through high-quality storylined decksSupport Partners/Directors in client discussions and steering committeesTeam Leadership & Capability BuildingManage and mentor Consultants and Senior ConsultantsReview analyses, guide problem structuring, and ensure delivery qualityContribute to practice capability building (templates, POVs, benchmarks)Business Development & Thought LeadershipSupport proposal development, scoping, and effort estimationContribute to sector POVs, whitepapers, and market insightsIdentify opportunities for follow-on work within existing accountsPreferred skills and competencies:Technical & AnalyticalStrong strategy frameworks and structured problem-solvingFinancial modeling and investment analysisMarket sizing, competitive benchmarking, and value chain analysisExcellent PowerPoint and Excel skills (client-ready outputs expected)Behavioral & LeadershipClient-ready communication and executive presenceAbility to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environmentsOwnership mindset with high accountabilityStrong people management and coaching skillsYears of experience required:5–12 years of total experience, with:4–8 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or transformation rolesDemonstrable experience in Chemicals, Materials, or Manufacturing sectorsPrior experience in strategy consulting firms, Big 4, or in-house strategy roles is strongly preferredEducation qualification:MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree from a reputed instituteEngineering / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering background from top tier engineering institutes (IIT, ICT, NIT) will be preferredLocation: Mumbai