Director – Business Consulting – Automotive sector

About KPMG in India

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Opportunity for you

Location : Mumbai / Pune / Delhi NCR

Designation : Director

What you will do

As a Director in the Customer & Operations (C&O) Advisory practice, you will lead strategic transformation engagements across industries, helping clients unlock growth, optimize operations, and drive data-backed decision-making. You will be a trusted advisor to CXOs, shaping enterprise-wide strategies and delivering measurable impact. The practice plays a pivotal role in implementing solutions, working with CXO’s and anchoring their overall business agenda.

To drive growth strategy and transformation, revenue enhancement, operating model design, and business planning.

Client management and engagement delivery

Build and sustain CXO-level relationships across Automobile sector and diversified sectors.

Lead large-scale transformation programs focused on customer excellence, GTM / RTM strategy, and enterprise sales.

Deliver high-impact solutions leveraging core consulting skills and functional expertise in sales & marketing .

Strategic Growth & Business development

Identify and shape new opportunities aligned with client priorities.

Drive proposal development, solutioning, and project delivery.

Practice Development

Champion thought leadership in the auto sector.

Mentor and grow high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Oversee project governance, risk management, and financial performance.

Internal initiatives & compliance

Ensure compliance with Firm's processes and policies such as Goal setting, performance development, L&D, timesheets, risk processes etc.

Participate in and lead firm initiatives – L&D, recruitment, and thought leaderships.

What you will require to take up this role

Analytical thinking and Problem Solving - ability to independently generate insights, develop solutions to address client needs and drive effective implementation of desired outcomes.

Client management - Independent client management and relationship building

Business acumen - Analytical bent of mind to recognize industry trends, how it impacts client’s business and identify potential future needs of the client.

Project delivery- Ability to lead teams, manage team member outputs and ensure consistent project delivery

Verbal Communication - Excellent communication and presentation skills for client management and relationship building

Written communication - Ability to define a logical storyboard and structure to present findings / recommendations to the clients and articulate the key messages in a clear and concise language

Client Presence - Ability to deliver key messages to clients in a clear and confident manner, influence client counterparts on key decisions and have difficult conversations

People Management - Coaching, mentoring and building a high performing team

Quick learner & entrepreneurial attitude

Multi-tasking - Ability to deal with fragmentation and multi-task.

Qualifications

12+ years of consulting experience, or top-tier strategy firms.

Proven track record in leading transformation programs in Automobile Sector.

Deep expertise in market entry and growth strategy, GTM / RTM strategy, and sales / market share enhancement.

Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

MBA / PGDM from a premier institute preferred; Engineering background preferred.

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