Manager, Bengaluru

Role:

Manager - India

Our Business:

Gate One is a digital and business transformation consultancy that is taking on the traditional approaches to transformational change consulting with entrepreneurialism, grit and humility. We care about meaningful and sustainable change: working shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients to transform the lives of their customers and their broader communities. We are a challenger consulting brand, competing with the large, well known consulting models to offer our clients and our team a different way of working.

Gate One was established in the UK in 2013 and we joined the Havas Group in 2019. Havas are one of the world’s largest digital, creative and entertainment networks. Together, Havas agencies can provide greater value and services to clients; while delivering meaningful, societal impact.

Context for this role:

The Gate One India business was established in 2024 and we now have a team of ~10 based in Bangalore, with exciting plans for further growth over the next few years. As part of that growth we now have an opportunity for an experienced Manager to join our consulting team.

Our Managers have the leadership expertise to lead high value, complex engagements with personal responsibility for the performance of a team.

Responsibilities:

Delivering client engagements

• Lead projects and engagements within a client account

• Apply deep change management expertise, building trust with clients

• Manage client relationships within the engagement at different levels of seniority, working on-site with clients. Able to resolve challenging issues within the client environment.

• Intellectually shape complex content, taking accountability for personal work and work of the team

• Manage a team of client staff and/or Gate One colleagues as a strong people leader

• Apply strong project management approach to set up, management and close of projects

Business Development

• Significantly contribute to relationship driven business development activities such as client account development, supporting BD meetings, proposition development, supports bids, networks with clients
• Lead key workstreams on a bid or proposal process
• Lead account management activities and generate business development meetings with the client
• Proactively shape new opportunities with existing client, with support from the account lead

Building the business:

• Lead knowledge sharing and knowledge management within the change management capability
• Play a key role in internal capability development and training
• Lead strategic internal projects
• Proactively seek feedback and learning & development opportunities to support personal career development

Person Specification:

Experience:

5+ years consulting experience working in a recognised consulting business, most likely currently working at Manager grade

Deep expertise in change management is essential

Additional experience in digital transformation and/or finance transformation would be highly advantageous

A proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs in transformation projects, especially those involving organizational change and finance process improvements.

• Some experience in representing consultants in performance management
• Experience of contributing to key client account growth and revenue generation through relationship driven activities
• Experience leading and coaching teams of consultants on programmes, including client resources

Skills:

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to independently engage with clients, plan and structure workstreams, and drive execution.

Ability to work with high autonomy, to scope, lead and deliver transformation projects, partnering with clients, taking responsibility for the teams' results

• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written and listening).

Behaviours:

• A self-starter mindset with a focus on producing quality deliverables and operating with minimal supervision
• A desire to add value and make a positive impact to our culture. Eg lead a key strategic internal project, play a key role in evolving a capability or sector, play a leadership role in a Gateaway, supports recruitment etc
• Role model for the Gate One values.
• Desire to be a future leader of Gate One, connected to growth priorities and the business plan
• Genuine passion for Gate One’s mission of driving meaningful change.

Location:

This role will combine time working on client site (typically 3 days per week) with time in the Havas office in Bangalore and the flexibility to work some days from home.

Equal opportunities:

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce and a barrier-free recruitment process for those who need reasonable adjustments. If you require any reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know.

Gate One are committed to an inclusive hiring process. All applications will be given fair consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith, or social background. We welcome individuals from all educational backgrounds to apply. We encourage applications from underrepresented and minority groups and can provide reasonable adjustments where needed to ensure a fair and accessible process.

Our goal is to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of each team member. If you require any support or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of our Talent team.

Candidates must hold the legal Right to Work in India and meet the level of experience outlined above to be considered for this role.