Strategy Insights & Planning Manager (High Tech clients)

Strategy Insights and Planning Manager Technology Industry

As a leader tech vertical, we help clients modernize their commercial engines and unlock sustainable revenue growth. You will partner with senior client leaders (CROs, CMOs, PMMs, Heads of Sales, GTM Strategy, RevOps) to design and implement data-driven commercial strategies, operating models, and scale programs that improve customer experience, internal productivity, accelerate pipeline, and drive profitable growth. This role blends strategy + analytics + execution ideal for someone who enjoys solving ambiguous problems and turning insights into action. You will also help clients build scalable, repeatable commercial capabilities that endure beyond the program, embedding the processes, tools, and governance needed to sustain impact over time. Success requires the ability to navigate highly matrixed, global organizations, align diverse stakeholders, and drive outcomes through influence, collaboration, and change leadership. The person in this role will work in our Beyond Healthcare practice and bring experience go to market solutions to lead project teams and develop ongoing relationships with client teams. This role blends strategic leadership, business development, and team mentorship.

What you'll do:

• Lead project delivery on multiple high-impact projects, with significant direct client interaction.
• Design and implement the GTM frameworks that solve the industry's toughest challenges.
• Establish or maintain ongoing client relationships with key decision makers that drive new business development.
• Identify white-space opportunities within existing accounts and spearhead market-entry for new clients.
• Support development of firm capabilities and offerings (recruitment, training, internal initiatives).
• Motivate, coach and serve as a role model for project team members;
• Develop and lead internal programs to sharpen the firm's collective analytical and leadership edge.

What you'll bring:

• MBA from a leading university preferred, with strong academic performance
• 68+ years of management consulting experience, with increasing responsibility
• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills, combining strategic thinking with attention to detail
• Ability to blend GTM strategy, digital, AI and tech to drive customer impact
• Experience in B2B marketing, sales, or go-to-market strategy preferred
• Analytic problem-solving skills, with an ability both to see the big picture and delve into details
• Excellent organization & planning skills

How you'll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systemsthe ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. To complete your application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: