Client Engagement Partner – Food and Agriculture Industry Business Consulting Partner Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company. The company harnesses the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help their clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful.
The Role Wipro is seeking a US CPG Agriculture Industry Practice Lead. This career opportunity is with the Consumer Sector in North America, focusing on Business and IT engagements for Fortune-500 and Global-2000 clients. The successful candidate will drive, define, and support clients in Agriculture Industry across their value chain including but not limited to R&D, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing. S/he will also enable the opening of new engagements and drive the adoption of differentiated solutions within the sector.
Primary duties and responsibilities include: Consulting Strategy: Define a sound business growth strategy built on industry consulting and technology consulting (digital, analytics, and engineering) strengths.Business Growth: Shape, lead, and drive transformation engagements by working closely with CXOs and internal Wipro teams.Solutions: Identify and define differentiated services and solutions for various process areas within the retail industry.Thought Leadership: Be Wipro's voice and a recognized thought leader across industry forums.Branding: Create a strong Wipro market positioning.Location This hire can be based in any US city where Wipro has an office. S/He will need to travel as required.
Candidate Profile Wipro seeks a hands-on, proven, and results-oriented consulting executive with a deep understanding of the Agriculture Industry and business transformation. Following are 6 must-have attributes:
Strategic thinking: Big picture orientation and effective strategies to drive growth.Demand Shaping: Consultative influencing and proactive shaping of consulting opportunities.Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills: Ability to comprehend complex scenarios and propose effective implementation plans.Leadership and Interpersonal skills: Ability to drive strategic execution and manage change.Thought Leadership: Ability to engage with leaders and formulate/publish POVs.Personal Drive: Entrepreneurial drive with a can-do attitude.Desired Experiences, Skills And Expectations Minimum 15 years of industry experience with the past 10 years in CPG and Agriculture Industry.Experience in Key Functional Process Areas: Extensive hands-on experience in critical areas such as Concept to market, order-to-cash, etc.Deep understanding of business drivers/processes and ability to relate segment priorities to associated technology.Exposure to tier-1 technology products relevant for the Agriculture Industry.In terms of performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Sets a compelling direction for the business and innovative strategies to address customer needs.Communicates the vision and anticipates market changes.Builds strong commercial propositions.Possesses an extensive and distinctive track record of delivering growth.Self-starter who can excel in an entrepreneurial environment.5-Habits for Success at Wipro Being Respectful - Treat others how you want to be treated.Being Responsive - Acknowledge, commit and respond within reasonable timeframes.Always Communicating - Ensure information flows in a timely, proactive manner.Demonstrate Stewardship - Put the interest of Wipro ahead of everything else.Building Trust - Demonstrate a high say-do ratio in everything you do.Skills and Qualifications Ability to construct effective presentation slides and present information effectively.Outstanding leadership, communication, relationship building, and networking skills.Successful in generating consulting business from new and existing accounts.Delivery and program expertise with experience in handling multi-shore consulting projects.Driving Transformation Ability to probe customers and uncover underlying problems.Good level of transformation proposition definition and engagement shaping.Ability to drive and lead strategic execution and manage change.Talent Management Creative, collaborative, and motivating consulting leader.Experience of nurturing, developing, mentoring top talent.Supports in the delivery of our organizational people strategy.Thought Leadership Strong desire to learn and shape your career path.Ability to converse with industry leaders and formulate POV on trends.Utilises social media effectively with their digital presence.
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