$90K - 130K a year
Lead project execution, conduct and analyze qualitative/quantitative research, synthesize findings, provide thought leadership, and mentor junior team members.
MBA or equivalent experience with 5-8 years relevant work, strong communication and leadership skills, analytic and innovative mindset, and client service orientation.
About the position Responsibilities • Work with project leadership to define project scope and develop approach • Lead project task execution by ensuring progress, organizing project data and coordinating team meetings • Conduct issue analysis and develop hypotheses on the key client issues • Design and execute qualitative and/or quantitative analyses to test and analyze hypotheses • Synthesize findings, develop recommendations, and communicate results to clients and internal teams • Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas • Participate in business development • Contribute to internal firm activities • Coach and mentor junior team members Requirements • MBA with bachelor's (and often graduate) degrees with a strong academic record in business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields • Alternately, candidates may possess a PhD in marketing, economics, decision sciences or related field with a business application • In lieu of an MBA or PhD, 5-8 years of relevant work experience may substitute • Up to 3 years of post-MBA relevant work experience, and 3-5 years of pre-MBA work experience • High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative • Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, leading and managing teams • Effective oral and written communication skills that enable personal impact with senior-level decision makers • Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset • Analytic problem-solving skills, with a creative and innovative outlook • Client service orientation Benefits • ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development • Robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member • Flexible and connected work environment, with the option to work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices • Travel is a requirement at ZS for client-facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority
This job posting was last updated on 10/1/2025