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.
