Chief of Staff - AgriTech - Startup - IIT/IIM

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

- Partner with the CEO to define and execute business strategies, ensuring alignment across teams.

- Track key business metrics and operational goals, driving accountability across departments.

- Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Leadership & Decision Support

- Act as an extension of the CEO, attending key meetings and ensuring critical follow-ups.

- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to aid decision-making.

- Act as a sounding board for executive-level discussions.

Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance company performance.

- Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring smooth execution and goal achievement.

- Manage special projects that cut across multiple departments.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

- Facilitate communication between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.

- Prepare leadership briefings, presentations, and reports.

- Represent the CEO in meetings when needed and ensure seamless information flow.

People & Culture

- Help build and maintain a high-performance company culture.

- Support talent acquisition, onboarding, and leadership hiring processes.

Project Management & Meeting Coordination

- Own and manage key projects from ideation to execution.

- Prepare agendas and ensure productive executive team meetings.

- Follow up on action items and ensure accountability.

Special Initiatives & Crisis Management

- Lead high-priority projects, working closely with multiple stakeholders.

- Act as a problem-solver in times of crisis, ensuring business continuity.

- Step in to provide leadership support where necessary.