EY Design led innovation - Manager 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

401436780

• Lead research and innovation projects (qualitative and quantitative) across US, EMEIA, and APAC regions.
• Manage project lifecycles including planning, execution, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Work closely with researchers to develop research designs, tools (e.g., discussion guides, questionnaires), and compelling, insight-driven deliverables.
• Ensure high-quality standards in visual and communication outputs.
• Use data to generate meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Manage budgets, resourcing, and timelines to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee quality control for all deliverables, including surveys, reports, and visual documentation.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and promote shared learning and communication rituals within the team.

• Lead and mentor a small team of 2–3 innovation researchers on each project.
• Provide hands-on guidance, support, and problem-solving throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Deliver coaching and feedback to support team growth and performance.

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, building trust and facilitating co-creation.
• Identify new business opportunities and initiate conversations with engagement partners to showcase innovation capabilities.
• Build strong commercial relationships across EY’s global design studios and leadership network.
• Lead client conversations on innovation strategy and human-centered transformation.
• Facilitate workshops and co-creation sessions for clients.

• Manage billing schedules and track revenue for ongoing and future projects.
• Contribute to internal practice-building materials: capability decks, technical overviews, event planning, and knowledge artifacts.
• Design and deliver trainings, playbooks, and frameworks to support team development and operational excellence.
• Stay current with industry trends and thought leadership in innovation, research, and design.
• Support team members with personalized growth paths and continuous feedback.

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