Chief Strategy Officer

EXPERIENCE

2-6 years of progressive experience in strategy, finance, operations, proven track record of working closely with promoters, CXOs in multi entity or diversified business groups.

1-3 years in similar role.

JOB BRIEF

The Strategy Officer is a key position in the organization and will work closely with the Group CEO, across the various portfolio companies and multiple new strategic initiatives. The role will include:

• Shadow the Group CEO and ensure closure on all follow up actions
• Drive alignment across departments and legal entities
• Prioritize and project manage new initiatives that are being driven by the CEOs office
• To ensure that all direction setting by the CEO is taken to its logical conclusion across businesses.

It is ideal for a highly organized, analytical, and proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and can translate vision into execution.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee strategic business initiatives from ideation to execution
• Facilitate communication between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders
• Manage executive priorities, including scheduling, travel, and meeting agendas
• Lead cross-functional projects and ensure alignment with company goals
• Prepare reports, presentations, and executive briefings for internal and external stakeholders
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Represent the CEO in meetings and decision-making forums when needed
• Monitor organizational performance metrics and drive accountability
• Monitor and track strategic priorities and long-term objectives
• Lead and coordinate cross-entity initiatives, ensuring alignment and timely execution.
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives from conception to execution with Directors and Leadership team across business entities.
• Track progress, manage resources, and resolve roadblocks across departments.
• Support M&A activities, partnerships, and new business ventures as needed.
• Monitor key operational metrics and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Facilitate leadership meetings, including agenda planning, documentation, and follow-ups.
• Drive internal communications and ensure consistent messaging across entities.

QUALIFICATION

MBA Tier 1 College (IIMA, IIMB)_Finance Background

MBA Tie 2 or Reputed Business School_Finance Background

SKILLS

Strategic Planning, Business Analysis and performance tracking, Goal setting, Cost optimization strategies, Project leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, Executive-level communication and presentation, Confidentiality and discretion, High emotional intelligence, Conflict resolution and diplomacy. Regulatory compliance is not a must but good to have.

TECHNICAL & TOOL PROFICIENCY

Advance Excel, Document and Presentation tools, Project Management Tool (eg: Microsoft TO DO). Proficiency in using AI.

BEHAVIOUR

Strategic Mindset, High integrity & Trust, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Collaboration & Teamwork, Problem solving, Communication Excellence and Accountability. Ability to anticipate requirements and think critically.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates can share their updated profiles with the subject line [Job Title] –– [Your Name]” at vbhuti@smgroup.work (CC team hiringdesk@gmail.com)

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