Job Title : Director : GBS
Location : Gurgaon, Bangalore, Mumbai, HYD
Travel Requirement : Up to 50 PERCENT (Domestic & International)
Experience Required : Minimum 15 years total, with 68 years specifically in GBS / GCC / SSOA-related roles
Role Overview :
We are seeking a dynamic Director to join our Shared Services Outsourcing Advisory (SSOA) team. This role is ideal for professionals with deep experience in Global Business Services (GBS), Global Capability Centers (GCCs), and business transformation initiatives across multiple functions (Finance, HR, Supply Chain, etc.). You will lead advisory engagements, design operating models, guide teams, and engage with senior client stakeholders to drive value realization through shared services and outsourcing strategies.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and deliver advisory projects focused on GBS / GCC setup, transformation, and optimization
- Design and roll out operating models, including organization structure, governance, process frameworks, and location strategy
- Conduct opportunity assessments and value realization analysis for shared services / outsourcing initiatives
- Drive process documentation including Process Maps, RACIs, SLAs, and conduct time & motion studies, workload, and manpower assessments
- Facilitate client workshops and discussions with senior stakeholders across business units
- Mentor and coach project team members and manage project timelines, deliverables, and economics
- Support business development, proposal creation, and presales for shared services and transformation projects
- Maintain a strong understanding of technology enablers and emerging trends in digital transformation (e.g., process mining, automation) relevant to SSOA
- Build strong relationships with international clients across multiple industries
Technical Skills & Expertise :
Deep understanding of GBS / GCC lifecycle, models, value propositions, and transformation leversExperience working with shared services centers, captives, or outsourcing firms in areas such as process excellence, digital transformation, transitions, and re-engineeringStrong capability in operating model design and executionProficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, and VisioPreferred hands-on exposure to process mining tools and techniquesGood understanding of the role of technology in enabling business servicesnot focused on ERP / system implementationsPrior experience working with international clients is highly desirableSoft Skills :
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsConfidence and executive presence to lead discussions and workshops with large groupsStrong stakeholder management skills, especially with senior leadershipTeam leadership, coaching, and people management capabilitiesIdeal Candidate Background : note to Recruiter
Experience with Big 4 consulting firms, large BPO / KPO organizations (e.g., Genpact, Accenture Operations, WNS, TCS, Infosys, Cognizant), boutique advisory firms, or captives of multinational corporationsDemonstrated success in finance / business / shared services transformation, outsourcing advisory, and operating model strategyCandidates with only finance services (FS) or only tech implementation backgrounds (e.g., ERP) will not be consideredShould have hands-on experience in GBS / SSC strategy and deliverynot just automation or system rolloutsMulti-functional GBS experience (e.g., HR Ops, Supply Chain) is a strong plusKeywords :
SSOA, GBS Strategy, GCC, Shared Services, Outsourcing Advisory, Operating Model Design, Business Transformation, Process Reengineering, Digital Transformation, Transitions, Business Services, Presales, Value Realization, Business Development, Transformation Consulting, International Clients, Captives, KPO / BPO Companies where such roles exist : Big 4, BPO / KPO companies (Genpact / Accenture operations / WNS / Cognizant / Infosys / TCS etc.), Boutique consulting firms, Captives of large Indian or multinational conglomerates, and Internal Strategy & Operations / Transformation roles in companies with revenue >
3000 Cr.