Project Leader (Commercial Acceleration) - Performance Improvement CoE

Bain; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bain & Company in Gurugram (BCN) seeks a high-performing Project Leader for the Commercial Acceleration team within the Performance Improvement Centre of Expertise. You will drive client-facing proposals, build go-to-market materials, and contribute to IP and capability development across procurement, supply chain, and cost transformation.

You will independently deliver client-ready outputs, manage stakeholder expectations, and collaborate with global teams to ensure quality and impact on client

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in cost transformation, procurement, or performance improvement.
• 3-6 years for candidates with a postgraduate degree, with a strong academic record.
• Proven consulting or proposal development experience.
• Deep understanding of operational levers in cost transformation, procurement, and supply chain.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project-management skills; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead a proposal engagement across the Performance Improvement domain, including Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Cost Transformation.
• Collaborate with Partners and Account teams to develop high-quality proposals and sales materials.
• Understand and apply PI solutions and methodologies in commercial proposals.
• Analyze financial statements to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Drive structured problem solving and storytelling for client situations with high quality output.

Skills

Project leadership

Cost transformation

Procurement

Performance improvement

Proposal development

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder mgmt

English proficient

Education

Undergraduate degree

Postgraduate degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About us

Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm that helps the world s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 offices in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

Who you will work with

This is a full-time position based in BCNs Gurugram office and forms an integral part of the Performance Improvement Centre of Expertise (PI CoE). The PI CoE plays a critical role in supporting consulting teams globally by driving cost reduction and optimization efforts through a suite of solutions across areas such as Procurement, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.

What youll do

We are looking for a high-performing Project Leader to join our Commercial Acceleration team supporting the Performance Improvement (PI) practice area. This team plays a critical role in driving proposal and client development efforts by partnering with Bains consulting teams and subject-matter experts.

In this role, you will independently (or sometimes working closely with an associate) deliver high-impact client-ready proposals, sales pitches, and go-to-market materials. You will also support the development of intellectual property (IP), thought leadership, and Bains internal capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead a proposal engagement across the Performance Improvement domain, including Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Cost Transformation
• Collaborate with Partners and Account teams to develop high-quality proposals and sales materials in a client-ready format
• Understand and apply Bains PI solutions and methodologies in the context of commercial proposals
• Analyze financial statements to identify cost optimization opportunities
• Use benchmarking data (internal and external) to identify and validate value creation opportunities across business functions
• Drive structured problem solving and storytelling for client situations and ensure alignment with Bains quality standards
• Manage client and internal meetings effectively, present findings to senior leaders and Partners in a clear and compelling manner
• Foster collaboration with other BCN and global teams to ensure integrated proposal development and knowledge sharing
• Ensure high-quality output across workstreams through rigorous quality control and attention to detail
• Interpret data and distill insights with clear business implications and recommendations
• Share expertise and provide guidance to junior team members and Associates when collaborating on proposal engagements
• Contribute to broader office initiatives such as recruiting, training, and business development as needed

About you

• For candidates with an undergraduate degree: 5-8 years of relevant experience in cost transformation, procurement, or performance improvement roles, with a strong academic record
• For candidates with a postgraduate degree: 3-6 years of relevant experience in cost transformation, procurement, or performance improvement roles, with a strong academic record
• Proven experience in consulting or proposal development, preferably within the Performance Improvement domain
• Deep understanding of operational levers in cost transformation, procurement, and supply chain management
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Proficient in both written and spoken English
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance problem solving, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client-ready outputs
• Demonstrated ability to own end-to-end proposal workstreams and drive outcomes with minimal supervision under tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies

What makes us a great place to work

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the worlds best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoors Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoors list for the last 12 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ and parents.