Position Summary

The Chief of Staff (COS) to the CEO will be a strategic enabler, and execution partner to the CEO. This role ensures that the CEO’s agenda is well-executed, time is well-leveraged, and strategic initiatives across the organization are well-aligned, tracked, and delivered. The COS acts as an integrator across business functions, a gatekeeper for priorities, and a catalyst for high-impact outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Execution Support -

- Translate the CEO’s vision into operational plans and priorities.

- Drive execution of strategic initiatives by coordinating with SLTs and project taskforce.

- Establish governance frameworks to track progress on key CEO-led agendas (e.g., growth initiatives, transformation projects, restructuring).

- Identify bottlenecks and intervene proactively to ensure momentum.

2. CEO Office Operations -

- Manage the CEO’s schedule and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

- Prepare briefing notes, pre-reads, and talking points for CEO meetings and external engagements.

- Serve as a filter and point of triage for requests to the CEO, prioritizing and reallocating as needed.

- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in high-level communication and decisions.

3. Cross-functional Coordination -

- Act as liaison between CEO and SLTs, and external stakeholders.

- Run monthly leadership reviews and CEO staff meetings – drive pre-reads, agenda setting, and follow-ups.

- Ensure decision-making is well-informed and timely by synthesizing inputs from multiple departments.

4. Problem Solving & Special Projects -

- Lead high-priority, cross-functional projects on behalf of the CEO.

- Conduct internal analyses and benchmarking to support business decisions.

- Step in as project manager for initiatives where leadership bandwidth is low but strategic impact is high.

5. Culture & Leadership Enablement -

- Be a sounding board and confidential advisor to the CEO on people and culture issues.

- Help shape leadership norms, communication tone, and cultural rituals.

- Align leadership behavior with desired values and strategic direction.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Skills Strategic thinking, executive communication, stakeholder management, project management, analytical rigor, discretion.

Personality Mature, low-ego, resourceful, hyper-organized, calm under pressure, strong judgment, high trust quotient.

Education: MBA / Master’s (preferred) from Top B Schools only

Experience: 6–8 years in strategy/operations/consulting/business management

Skills: Analytical thinking, stakeholder management, business acumen

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- % completion of strategic priorities driven from the CEO office.

- Turnaround time for decisions and key project milestones.

- Internal stakeholder satisfaction (SLTs,).

- CEO time allocation effectiveness (tracked via time audits).

- Improvement in internal communication and cross-functional alignment.

Career Progression

This role is a launchpad for future leadership positions — including business leadership, strategy head roles, or senior P&L responsibility — depending on the individual’s aspirations and performance.