Manages the benchmarking request intake and triage process support to client teams
Works with client teams to understand their needs and efficiently route requests to the right resources, within the team or across the network of relevant SMRs, to address request
Leads process benchmarking engagement delivery; reviews data, tools and content resources available with client teams and supports benchmarking projects in a wide variety of processes like Finance, Supply Chain, IT, HR, Legal and Cyber Security
Manages and drives content builds, leading all the activities involved (planning, risk mitigation, etc.)
Serves as subject matter expert during customer interactions to understand the requirement and identify relevant metrics and peer groups; map client processes to benchmarking frameworks
Relationship Management:
Possesses strong executive presence. Builds and sustains enduring relationships with key stakeholders in the Functions as well as the knowledge community.
Develops a network of key Service Lines or Sectors executives to develop benchmarking products/services to meet their needs
Develops relationships with other functional teams and external vendors (e.g., APQC) to better understand how to leverage them on benchmarking projects
Continuously drives awareness of the global benchmarking service offering with various service line stakeholders to ensure the team has a continuous stream of engagement support work
Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:
Manages content and data, while maintaining compliance with firm policy (e.g., data privacy, Q&RM, Independence). Must understand the parameters within which content can be shared (e.g. appropriate use of intellectual property)
Leads multiple internal improvement efforts focusing on improving benchmarking efficiency and effectiveness
Develops and/or reviews benchmarking deliverables incorporating insight from a content specialist, analytics team and client team
Provides quality reviews to ensure highest quality client deliverables
Actively works to enhance proprietary dataset by employing wide variety of techniques like client data collection and third-party data evaluation and purchase
Supports multiple internal initiatives focusing on improving benchmarking efficiency and effectiveness as well as internal team initiatives
Assesses appropriate use of firm branding, positioning and visual identity
Team Management & People Management:
Actively manages assigned team members, assigning tasks/projects and managing results
Coaches’ analysts on benchmarking activities, relationship management, and project management approach and reviews their work
Interfaces with team members across all global locations via regular and frequent interactions to ensure the team is effectively integrated and highly motivated
Develops necessary reporting, oversight and training to ensure consistency in client team experience across global group of analysts
Drives collaboration between GDS and global team members to ensure communication, information sharing and robust development of technology-based solutions
Takes on people management/ counselling responsibilities
Proactively promotes an inclusive work environment and flexibility to enable team members to achieve both their personal and professional goals
Position requires minimal supervision to make knowledge integration decisions
Knowledge and Skills Requirement
Strong knowledge and understanding of Finance and Supply Chain functions. Exposure to other areas like IT, HR, Shared Services, Legal and Cyber Security is a value-add
Strong working knowledge and understanding of analytics tool set like Low Code/No Code tools (PowerApps, Power Automate and PowerBI)
Prior experience and hands-on in business process transformation tools and techniques
Strong customer service skills to support request management and data collection
Strong demonstrated ability of analytics, insight generation, data aggregation and excel capabilities
Excellent data aggregation and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify, research and synthesize large amounts of benchmarking data and deliver insightful solutions
Demonstrates ability to identify new tools and technologies relevant for benchmarking operational and strategic priorities
Proven ability to interact with leaders, stakeholders and staff; strong presentation skills; ability to present to a multicultural audience
Ability to maintain and sustain relations with key sector and service line executives
Proven ability to participate and work effectively as part of a team, including proactive collaboration in a globally distributed environment
Demonstrated ability to plan and successfully execute multiple, complex projects across borders
Strong time management, problem solving and organizational skills
Self-motivated, with strong work ethics; proactive in identifying issues and opportunities
Proactively promote an inclusive work environment by participating in BU, geography, area or national gender/diversity investment efforts
Willingness to travel international, if required
Education
M.B.A. or related Master's degree preferred
Other requirements (Preferred)
Knowledge of data sources like APQC, CapIQ, Avasant - Computer Economics, LESG/Refinitiv and others
Knowledge of additional tools/platforms like Tibco Spotfire, Qualtrics, PowerBI, Excel/Access spreadsheets and databases)
Basic Qualifications:
9+ years of professional experience applying benchmarking solutions to global professional services or related industries