Strategic Initiative Manager

Responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Execution: Lead the end-to-end management of critical strategic initiatives from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives. This includes defining project scope, developing detailed plans, and tracking progress. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with senior leadership and management teams across various business units (e.g., Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations) to gain buy-in, gather insights, and ensure successful execution of initiatives. Hands-on Execution: Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and work directly within functional teams to implement strategies, solve problems, and drive tangible results. This is not a purely advisory role; active participation in execution is essential. Problem Solving in Ambiguity: Thrive in an environment with inherent ambiguity, proactively identifying challenges, breaking down complex problems, and developing actionable solutions with limited initial information. Data Analysis & Insights: Utilize data to inform strategic decisions, evaluate initiative effectiveness, and identify areas for optimization. Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to all relevant stakeholders, including executive leadership. Customer/Partner Engagement (Plus): Leverage experience in leading customer and/or partner engagement and retention strategies, particularly within a B2B or B2C startup environment, to enhance initiative success. Qualifications: MBA is a Must: Master of Business Administration (MBA) from a top 20 globally recognized business school. Post-MBA Experience: 1.5 - 2 years of relevant work experience post-MBA. Pre-MBA Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.Tech) or any other relevant graduate degree. Pre-MBA Work Experience: 1 - 3 years maximum of pre-MBA work experience. Demonstrated Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Adaptability: Highly adaptable and comfortable navigating change and uncertainty. Technical Proficiency (Plus): High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Basic ability to use SQL for data extraction and analysis will be a significant advantage.