Ankura · 11 hours ago
Managing Director, Digital Strategy & Business Architect
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. The Managing Director is a strategic leadership role critical to architecting and scaling Ankura’s Digital business model, driving business performance, growth strategy, and competitive positioning through data-driven insights and strategic planning.
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Responsibilities
Drive the execution of the business group’s growth strategy, go-to-market initiatives, and talent management efforts
Act as a transformation leader, leveraging technology and data-driven insights to drive organizational effectiveness and continuous improvement
Contribute to the overarching leadership and direction of the Digital business group, collaborating with firm-wide leadership to share best practices and scale operational capabilities
Ensure all practice-level activities and initiatives are rigorously aligned with long-term strategic objectives and the Digital business model
Architect and deliver actionable decision support through advanced analysis and reporting at the practice and cluster levels
Provide actionable decision support through analysis and reporting at the practice and business cluster level, enabling leaders to understand and articulate business activities and financial outcomes and enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and resource allocation
Collaborate with finance function and Digital practice leaders to engineer new metrics and optimize reporting frameworks that enhance financial performance, productivity, and resource allocation
Identify and implement strategic synergy opportunities to enhance profitability by optimizing support functions and overall business group
Orchestrate cross-functional alignment with BGL, Cluster and Practice Leaders to develop metrics critical for Digital’s success
Diagnose barriers to change and develop strategic roadmaps designed to shift mindsets and build future-ready capabilities
Participate in initial account planning processes with internal leaders
Lead enterprise-level program management, supporting sponsors and owners to deliver high-impact results on critical project briefs
Qualification
Required
10+ years of leadership experience in management consulting or a related professional services field
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex business strategies into actionable data and high-level financial intelligence
Exceptional problem-solving and strategic planning skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
A proven track record of driving operational improvements that deliver measurable financial results and optimize resource allocation
Financial acumen and experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to work with incomplete or ambiguous data
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and navigate cross-functional relationships
Proficient in project management, resource allocation, and process improvement methodologies
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity, able to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
Company
Ankura
Ankura Consulting Group is a business advisory and expert services firm.
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (11)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$810MKey Investors
Madison Dearborn Partners
2021-11-18Private Equity
2021-03-22Debt Financing· $710M
2016-03-03Private Equity· $100M
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