Chief of Staff

Job Description: Chief of Staff

Role Overview:
The Chief of Staff will act as the central resource for the CEO’s office, ensuring smooth coordination across departments and driving execution of strategic and operational priorities. This role is best suited for a candidate with a strong technical background (B.Tech), combined with analytical skills and the ability to manage projects, data, and reporting for leadership decision-making. The Chief of Staff will support the CEO in planning, monitoring, and delivering high-impact initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the coordination hub between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and follow-ups.
• Support strategic initiatives through data analysis, project tracking, and operational reviews.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and presentations to enable informed executive decision-making.
• Monitor key projects and ensure alignment with organizational timelines, budgets, and goals.
• Conduct research and provide insights on technical, operational, and industry-specific matters.
• Drive execution of special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and CEO priorities.
• Track KPIs, performance metrics, and cost-related data to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Facilitate leadership reviews, board meetings, and CEO reporting requirements.
• Anticipate potential challenges, propose solutions, and ensure operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.Tech mandatory); preference for Mechanical/Marine/Naval Architecture or related disciplines.
• 3–5 years of experience in project planning, operations, analytics, or strategy roles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proven ability to handle data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge of analytics and project management tools is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for leadership reporting.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working closely with senior management.

Salary Range:
₹40,000 to ₹60,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a role involving CEO/leadership support, project management, or operations oversight.
• Certification in project management (PMP/PRINCE2) or data analytics tools.
• Experience in marine/engineering industries or cost planning would be an added advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ernakulam, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected salary
• Do you have B.Tech?