Technology Manager – CPG / Retail / Distribution
About the role
ZS is a management consulting and technology firm dedicated to transforming ideas into impactful solutions for various sectors including healthcare, retail, finance, and more. As a Technology Manager on the Beyond Healthcare team, you will lead digital transformation programs for global clients, focusing on cloud modernization, enterprise data platforms, advanced analytics, and GenAI-enabled commercial solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead business development and account expansion across Retail, CPG, Consumer Health, and Distribution clients
- Shape digital transformation agendas, cloud roadmaps, and new program opportunities with senior-level clients (CIO/CTO/VP Data/VP Architecture)
- Architect and guide the development of scalable solutions on GCP (preferred) while contributing to reusable assets, accelerators, and ZS intellectual property
- Manage estimation, capacity planning, solution coordination, and delivery across the technology stack (BI, Analytics, AI, Digital, Big Data, Cloud, MDM)
- Provide project leadership across one or more programs while maintaining a high-quality client experience
- Execute onshore/offshore delivery execution across multiple engagements, ensuring proactive risk management, stakeholder alignment, and consistent delivery excellence
- Bring an outside-in perspective on cloud, data engineering, digital engineering, and GenAI trends to shape client perspectives and thought leadership in the consumer ecosystem
- Identify and address client business challenges with differentiated ZS thinking
- Partner with Google alliance teams to strengthen ZS's GCP presence and expand our footprint with strategic consumer clients
- Mentor, coach, and develop ZS architects and consultants across US and India teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT or related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in technology consulting, solution delivery, or business development across Retail, CPG, Consumer Health, or Distribution industries
- 5+ years leading large, distributed delivery teams
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth through technology-led transformation programs
- Deep expertise in cloud ecosystems—GCP strongly preferred
- AWS/Azure a plus
- Strong experience with modern data engineering, analytics platforms, cloud-native architectures, and enterprise-scale transformation programs
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and convert business needs into technology value
- Strong client presence and executive communication skills
- Effective supervisory, coaching, and hands-on project leadership capabilities
- Experience leading global, virtual teams to deliver multiple complex programs simultaneously
- Entrepreneurial mindset—able to identify whitespace, shape offerings, and build assets aligned to Retail, CPG, Consumer Health, and Distribution client needs
Qualifications
- Passion for driving life-changing impact
- Curiosity for learning and bold ideas
- Courage and a strong work ethic
Skills
- Leadership and project management
- Cloud ecosystems (GCP preferred)
- Data engineering and analytics
- Client relationship management
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Benefits
At ZS, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and well-being benefits, financial support, time off, and professional development opportunities. Our hybrid working model allows flexibility and connection, and we prioritize travel for client-facing roles to enhance professional growth and cultural understanding.
Pay
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Schedule
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