Chief of Staff

About NIIT Ltd.

Chief of Staff

About the Role

The Chief of Staff will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the executive leadership, supporting decision-making, driving cross-functional initiatives, and enabling organizational effectiveness. This role is pivotal in ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and culture while fostering innovation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnering

• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to shape and execute organizational strategy.
• Anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

Business & Financial Leadership

• Support P&L oversight with analytical rigor and business acumen.
• Drive efficiency, monitor business performance, and provide actionable recommendations.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Facilitate collaboration across NIIT University, Digital, Enterprise Learning, and other business units.
• Build trust and influence across dispersed senior leaders to ensure seamless orchestration of priorities.

Change Management & Digital Transformation

• Lead technology-driven initiatives that enhance agility and scalability.
• Implement processes and systems that align with NIIT’s digital-first vision.

Leadership Enablement

• Prepare executive presentations, communications, and reports for board and senior stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights and business cases for growth initiatives, including inorganic opportunities.

Organizational Culture & Communication

• Act as a cultural integrator, helping navigate nuances across teams.
• Ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment in internal communication at all levels.

Experience & Abilities Required

• 3–5 years of experience, with exposure to P&L management or strategic projects preferred.
• Experience in leading teams or driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Digital native, with proven ability to adapt to and drive technology-enabled change.
• Strong ability to influence without authority and build trust across senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with fluency in corporate communication dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Deep business acumen with an innate understanding of growth levers.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and execution capabilities through past projects or business success.
• Maturity to navigate corporate culture and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to partner with NIIT’s leadership team on high-impact initiatives.
• Exposure to strategic growth, including inorganic opportunities (M&A, partnerships).
• A dynamic work environment where innovation, agility, and collaboration are highly valued.
• The chance to shape the future of a leading EdTech company with global ambitions.