Senior Leader

Head of India Operations – Strategic Leadership Role in Global Consulting

The Opportunity

A fast-growing global management consulting firm is seeking a visionary leader to head its India operations and drive a transformative shift from staff augmentation to a high-value, consulting-led delivery model. With a strong presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the firm specializes in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, technology, and education, and is widely recognized for its excellence in cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and performance improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the evolution of the India business into a critical consulting delivery hub, supporting global engagements with a particular emphasis on the US healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic transformation of the India office as Country Head.
• Collaborate with global delivery leaders to embed an integrated global delivery framework.
• Enhance delivery outcomes including utilization, client satisfaction, and capability development.
• Recruit and retain top consulting talent while building a strong local market reputation.
• Support cross-border alignment with operational and consulting leadership worldwide.
• Build trust and visibility with global stakeholders to position the India team as an essential part of the firm’s global consulting model.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• Strong consulting pedigree, ideally with experience in global delivery and business transformation.
• Deep expertise in US healthcare (especially payers, claims, or provider services) or adjacent industries.
• Proven leadership experience in scaling delivery teams in India and aligning with global practices.
• Demonstrated success in building high-performing, consulting-focused teams.
• Business-oriented profile (not tech-only), with strategic delivery experience.

Education & Market Fit

• Preference for graduates from top Indian institutions (IIT, IIM, IISc, DU, BHU, UoH).
• Strong familiarity with the Indian market and talent ecosystem; local experience strongly preferred.
• Global experience (particularly US-based or US-facing) is a significant plus.

Leadership Style & Attributes

• Entrepreneurial and transformation-minded; thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to navigate legacy mindsets and build consensus.
• Global mindset, strong communicator, and collaborative leadership style.

Role Scope & Metrics

• Success measured by delivery impact, integration with global operations, and team capability—not short-term revenue targets.

Why This Role Matters

This is a pivotal leadership hire, not a routine operational role. The successful candidate will play a central role in redefining the India office’s value proposition within the global consulting business—transforming it into a strategic, delivery-focused powerhouse.