JOB TITLE: Principal Consultant, Value Engineering JOB LOCATION: Hybrid / Hyderabad, India JOB SUMMARY: Value Engineering focuses on quantifying and communicating business impact by aligning solutions to measurable outcomes through analytics, benchmarking, and value realization frameworks. We are seeking a Principal Consultant who combines value consulting and data analytics expertise with experience in AI-driven solutions (including agent-based automation) to scale insights and business outcomes. This role operates at the intersection of consulting, analytics, and AI—translating complex data into actionable insights, building business cases, and developing scalable, insight-driven solutions. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Drive end-to-end value engineering efforts including value insights, business case development, and value realization frameworks Lead and own end-to-end engagements for strategic opportunities Develop and enhance AI-enabled solutions, including agent-based workflows, to automate data retrieval, insight generation, and reporting Analyze client data and multi-source datasets to generate actionable insights, identify value drivers, and quantify business impact Develop and deliver executive-ready outputs including dashboards, scorecards, benchmarking reports, and value narratives Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling insights tailored for senior stakeholders and client leadership Build scalable analytical models, reusable assets, and automated workflows to enhance efficiency and repeatability Contribute to the design and implementation of value measurement frameworks to track outcomes and ROI realization Collaborate with cross-functional teams (consulting, analytics, product, and sales) to support value-based selling and strategic initiatives Support client engagements through data-driven insights, solution validation, and continuous value tracking
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with and adopt emerging technologies (e.g., Copilot, agentic AI tools) to improve productivity and scale value engineering capabilities Lead discussions and influence decision-making with senior stakeholders (Director/VP/C-suite) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS MBA or master’s degree from a reputed institution, with a bachelor’s in engineering, finance, or a related field 7+ years of experience in management consulting, value consulting/selling, data science or a related role
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engaging with senior stakeholders (Director/VP level) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and storytelling Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio (agents and flows) or similar agentic AI / automation tools Exposure to value consulting, business case development, or ROI measurement
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working in consulting, benefits analytics, or client-facing analytics roles Proven ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable insights KEY COMPETENCIES Analytical Rigor: Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail Business Acumen: Ability to connect data insights into business outcomes and client value Storytelling: Exceptional ability to synthesize and communicate insights Collaboration: Works effectively across global and cross-functional teams Innovation: Interest in leveraging AI and automation to enhance analytics capabilities WHY JOIN US Opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives across global clients Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong growth opportunities We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units. . About Alight Solutions Alight is a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave and point solutions for many of the world’s largest organizations and over 30 million people. Through the administration of employee benefits, Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation. Our Alight Worklife® platform empowers employers to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce and engage them throughout life’s most important moments with personalized benefits management and data-driven insights, leading to increased employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Learn more at alight.com. Our values are the essence of who we are: Agility. Move with purpose. Learn fast. Adapt quickly. Leadership. Lead by example. Own the outcome. Serve others. Integrity. Do the right thing - even when it is difficult or unseen. Growth Mindset Stay curious. Keep learning. Never stop improving. High-Quality. Do it thoughtfully. Do it completely. Do it well. Trust. Trust is earned through consistency, authenticity, and credibility. Our Colleague
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At Alight Solutions, we are reimagining how people and organizations thrive. To deliver on this purpose, we do things differently. From company leaders to our newest colleagues, we all play a role in bringing our values to life. Every colleague shapes how Alight can become better, stronger and brighter – together. With technology as our catalyst and humanity at our core, we advance each day toward a better future in work and life. We understand the powerful human connections that create success for organizations. We bring an industry leader's expertise and a true partner's commitment to our benefits and administration solutions around health, wealth, HR, finance and consumer experience. Are you interested in helping us shape the future of work and life for organizations, people and their families? If so, you've come to the right place. Help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive! Our story starts with a simple, universal truth: Every business is a people business. We are Alight Solutions. Reimagining how people and organizations thrive. @AlightSolutions