Chief Of Staff - Strategy & Operations

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and high-potential Chief of Staff - Strategy & Operations to work directly with the Founder & Managing Director. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys problem-solving, and has a passion for strategic thinking and execution excellence.

The role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and support enterprise-wide business growth. The ideal candidate will come with a strong foundation in strategy consulting, business planning, or operations management, with sharp analytical skills and a keen understanding of financial drivers.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning:

- Partner with the Founder & MD on key strategic decisions, business planning, and long-term growth initiatives.

- Lead and support strategic projects across business units - from conceptualization to implementation.

- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies for new business opportunities and expansion strategies.

- Track industry trends, macroeconomic factors, and internal business performance to inform decision-making.

Operational Excellence:

- Identify operational inefficiencies and propose data-backed solutions for improvement across functions.

- Drive cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

- Assist in building scalable systems, processes, and frameworks to support rapid growth.

Executive Enablement:

- Act as the bridge between the Founder/MD and business heads - ensuring communication clarity, follow-through, and accountability.

- Prepare board presentations, investor briefs, business reviews, and performance dashboards.

- Represent the office of the MD in internal meetings or external engagements, as required.

Business & Financial Insight:

- Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes with business insights.

- Collaborate with finance and strategy teams to monitor key business metrics and drive profitability.

Candidate Profile:

- Education: MBA from IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) - mandatory.

- Experience: 5 - 8 years of total experience with 2-4 years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, or operations leadership roles.

- Analytical Thinker: Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

- High Ownership: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes.

- Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with senior leadership.

- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication; experience in high-quality business documentation and presentations.

- Agility: Comfortable with ambiguity, multitasking, and working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

- Willingness to work from Chennai and travel occasionally as per business needs

Why This Role?

- Work Directly with Leadership: Strategic partner to the Founder & MD.

- Cross-Functional Exposure: Collaborate with multiple functions, business units, and external stakeholders.

- Steep Learning Curve: Opportunity to lead high-priority initiatives with significant business impact.

- Pathway to Leadership: A potential launchpad into CXO-level responsibilities.

Preferred Industry Experience:

Candidates with experience in the following sectors will be given preference:

- Renewables / Clean Energy

- Medical Devices / Healthcare

- Pharmaceuticals

- Power / Utilities

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