Operations - Operating Strategy and Development - Vice President

The Operating Strategy and Development (OSD) team serves as a dynamic, cross-functional internal consulting group dedicated to advancing platform development, scalability initiatives, and strategic projects that enhance KKRs global operating model. By fostering collaboration and partnership with Engineering and various business units, the OSD team aims to achieve measurable risk reduction and drive scalability across the organization. This is a global team comprising of twelve skilled professionals and executives based in New York, Dublin, and Gurugram and reports directly to the Global Head of Operations. The OSD team collaborates closely with key stakeholders, including the firm s Chief Operating Officer, Chief Information Officer, Head of Portfolio Value Creation, Global Head of Finance, and Global Head of Operations, ensuring alignment with KKR s strategic objectives while maintaining operational excellence. POSITION OVERVIEW KKR is seeking a Vice President for its Operating Strategy & Development (OSD) Team. This leadership role will be pivotal in driving the growth and development of the OSD team in Gurugram, serving as a key enabler for scaling operational capabilities within the office. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of global strategic projects across various business functions, ensuring alignment between local initiatives and firmwide objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong operational background who can balance local priorities with global strategies, fostering collaboration across teams to achieve transformative outcomes. This is a full-time onsite role based in our Gurugram office. This position is primarily an individual contributor who will focus heavily on identifying and implementing innovative solutions to drive automation and transformation projects, taking advantage of the expanding ecosystem of capabilities in our Gurugram office. The Vice President will lead a diverse range of projects, prior projects have included: Integration of our wholly owned Insurance business: Evaluate functions, processes, policies, technology, and controls to develop and execute a comprehensive integration roadmap. Rollout and operationalization of new investment products: Collaborate with product, client, operations, and technology teams to enhance investor experiences. Implementation of technology solutions: Systematically ingest fund administration data to ensure seamless integration with underlying client reports. Process mapping and automation opportunities: Identify and assess automation opportunities within Operations and Finance functions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with project leads and stakeholders to drive the successful delivery of transformation projects from ideation to completion, including business requirements gathering, project planning, resource evaluation, implementation, execution, and stakeholder management. Evaluate and optimize business processes and operating model changes necessary to achieve project objectives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Conduct competitive analysis of the operating model landscape, leveraging technology solutions and automation to enhance operational efficiency. Partner with cross-functional teams across the firm to document and implement changes to key business processes. Independently lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring clear scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation. Develop and maintain comprehensive project materials to ensure clear, consistent communication and documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships across functions to deepen business knowledge and foster a collaborative environment. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in financial services or alternative asset management, with a strong background in consulting, corporate strategy, business operations/management, or project-based fund administration roles. Proven experience working within or servicing an alternative asset manager or financial institution, with a deep understanding of industry dynamics. Exceptional project and program management skills, with a track record of successfully managing large-scale projects and programs. Demonstrated experience in change management, with the ability to guide business stakeholders through transformations. Expertise in business transformation and process redesign, with a focus on driving operational improvements and efficiencies. Strong delivery focus, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and effectively manage expectations and deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive business insights and recommendations from data. Ability to create executive-level presentations, including supporting analysis, recommendations, and considerations. Demonstrated academic excellence, with a history of high achievement. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, with strong presentation abilities