Practice Director

You will be working as a Practice Director at Everest Group, where you will be client-facing and responsible for advising clients on crucial global services decisions. Your role will involve providing detailed analysis on various global sourcing domains, leading multiple capabilities for business growth, and managing a team of analysts. You will be engaged in capability development, business development, team management, and project delivery, including custom research, advisory work, and publishing research. Additionally, you will be required to deliver presentations at conferences and webinars. This position reports to the Partner (Commercial and Solutions Analytics) at Everest Group. Key Responsibilities: - Leadership role involving business development, practice/capability building, people development, and project delivery (across custom and publishing) - Manage and deliver complex custom research projects, including problem-solving, developing recommendations, and client management - Lead a team of analysts to generate actionable insights by evaluating information collected through interviews, surveys, and quantitative analysis - Communicate at the executive level with major providers and recipients of global services, analyze offerings, and predict market dynamics - Develop a strong external reputation through networking, research participation, and publishing research-based reports - Collaborate with analysts to deliver research on strategic global sourcing issues and market trends - Drive business development efforts through collaboration with other parts of the organization - Supervise team activities, contribute to professional development, growth, and mentoring of team members - Ensure product quality and adherence to Everest Group standards Skills & Activities: - Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and analytical skills - Proficient in project management, multitasking, and meeting deadlines - Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail - Self-driven, well-organized, able to manage time effectively and work independently - Comfortable collaborating within a global team environment - Business judgment, professional demeanor, and eagerness to excel - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a long-term goal to contribute to business growth Education and Experience: - 6-9 years of experience in a professional services setting (Management Consulting/Business Research) - Bachelor's degree required; MBA from a Tier-1 Business School preferred - Experience with strategy/management consulting firms or corporate strategy teams advantageous - Knowledge and experience in outsourcing and offshoring industry - Strong executive presence, presentation abilities, and relationship-building skills - Collaborative work style with strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities - Willingness to travel intermittently,