Chief of Staff

Job Description : Chief of Staff (10-12 Years) - Mumbai

Role Overview

- The ideal candidate is analytical, structured, and execution-focused, with strong experience in strategy, program management, and executive-level support. You will play a pivotal role in driving organizational alignment, improving operational efficiency, and enabling leadership effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

- Partner with the CEO to shape annual and quarterly strategic priorities.

- Drive key strategic projects end-to-end with clear milestones and measurable
outcomes.

- Translate high-level strategy into operational plans for cross-functional teams.

- Provide insights and recommendations based on market research, competitive analysis, and business data.

2. Executive Advisory & Decision Support

- Prepare briefs, dashboards, and analysis to support high-quality executive
decision-making.

- Review proposals, business plans, and major initiatives before they reach the
CEO.

- Act as a thought partner on business expansion, organizational effectiveness,
and long-term planning.

3. Program & Project Management

- Lead critical cross-functional initiatives impacting growth, cost optimization, or
organizational scale.

- Establish PMO structures, governance, and regular reviews for strategic projects.

- Resolve bottlenecks, manage interdependencies, and ensure timely delivery of
outcomes.

4. Leadership Enablement & Organizational Alignment

- Facilitate leadership meetings, OKR reviews, and business cadence rhythms.

- Ensure seamless communication flow across executive leadership and teams.

- Build alignment across teams on priorities, deadlines, and resource allocation.

- Represent the CEO in internal meetings where needed.

5. Operations Excellence

- Identify process gaps across teams and drive operational improvements.

- Oversee special initiatives such as performance management, culture programs,
and transformation projects.

- Work with HR, Finance, and Operations to streamline workflows and governance.

6. Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (CXOs, business heads, functional leaders).

- Manage external relationships including consultants, partners, investors, and key
customers.

- Prepare presentations and materials for board meetings, investor reviews, and strategic partnerships.

Key Requirements:

Experience:

10-12 years of total experience, ideally in:

- Management consulting

- Corporate strategy / CEO's office

- Program management (PMO)

- High-growth startups or enterprise strategy

- Experience working directly with senior executives (CXO level) is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand diverse functions.

- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication-written, verbal, and executive presentation.

- High ownership, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.

- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Education:

- MBA from a top-tier institute preferred.

- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, economics, or related fields.