Chief Strategy Manager

Job Title: Chief Manager Strategy Location: Mumbai Experience Required: 5 – 10 Years Qualification: MBA from Tier-I Institutes Industry Preference: Life Insurance (preferred) Function: Corporate Strategy / Strategic Planning Role Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic thinker to join the Strategy function as Chief Manager – Strategy . The role involves shaping, driving, and executing the organization’s strategic roadmap across business units. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that requires analytical sharpness, business acumen, and the ability to work directly with leadership, including the CEO’s office, to deliver time-sensitive and outcome-driven results. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning : Define and support the development of financial and non-financial organizational goals across short, medium, and long-term horizons. Execution Oversight : Ensure smooth execution and tracking of strategic initiatives across departments and support the delivery of key performance indicators (P&L, cost of acquisition, business efficiencies, customer/employee satisfaction, etc.). Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with business heads and cross-functional teams to conceptualize, align, and execute high-priority projects. Market Intelligence : Conduct environmental scans to track market trends, competition, and regulatory changes, and advise leadership on implications and response strategies. Opportunity Identification : Recognize and propose new strategic opportunities to drive organizational growth or performance improvement. Performance Reviews : Conduct and facilitate monthly business reviews and governance meetings with leadership. Leadership Communication : Prepare high-impact strategic presentations and business updates for leadership forums, board meetings, and CEO communications. Preferred Skills & Competencies Strong strategic and analytical thinking capabilities. Proficiency in business planning, decision support, and scenario analysis . Exceptional communication and presentation skills – verbal, written, and visual (PowerPoint). Adept at cross-functional collaboration and managing stakeholder expectations at all levels. Self-driven with a bias for action, problem-solving attitude, and ownership mindset. Ability to work in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Familiarity with metrics such as Cost of Acquisition , Persistency , EPI , etc., especially in the context of insurance or BFSI businesses.