Executive Assistant To GCITO - IT

EA to GCITO

Job Title: Executive Assistant to GCITO

- Reporting to: GCITO

- Level: M8

- Location: Mumbai

- Desired Qualification: B.E./B. Tech (IT/CS) and Full time MBA

- Age: 25-30 years

- Required experience range: 3 to 5 years

- Targeted industry: IT company/Digital Startup/ Any MNC (IT Department)

Purpose: As EA to the GCITO, this position will assist in driving strategic IT projects across businesses and generate analytical reports for the GCITO to take informed decisions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Work closely with all Business leaders to understand the current IT landscape, issues and solutions needed and drive strategic IT programs across businesses

- Analyse available data, preparation of monthly metrics and generation of various reports/presentations for senior management to take informed decisions and provide insights on IT programs/projects across the organization

- Maintain up to date research and detailed summaries on IT tools / products and services especially pertaining to new age technologies

- Preparation of monthly Management packs, review decks and getting into discussions with management as necessary

- Assist GCITO in various external initiatives including vendor management, external events, customer meets, internal communication etc.

- Lead or assist in identifying new technology products / platforms / companies which have the potential to expand the service capability of the IT department

- Industry alliance - Highlight important articles in leading publications and identify important/strategic conferences & networking opportunities for IT management to participate globally

- Track various projects for closure within defined timelines (function of a PMO)

- Ensure closure of discussions and action items from review / strategy / leadership meetings

- Any other type of assistance that can help GCITO in increasing his efficiency

Desired Candidate's Profile:

1. Post-graduate degree with a confident personality and a pleasing disposition with 3 to 5 years of work experience in similar role

2. Well versed with new IT technologies and trends

3. Should have an aptitude for business and financial acumen

4. Strong in follow ups with Business & IT leaders for managing project deliverables

5. Ability to work in an ambiguous and dynamic environment

6. Good understanding of Agile methodology and ability to conduct scrum calls and sprint planning workshops

7. Strong project management skills with working knowledge of MS Project (creating Gantt charts, burndown reports etc)

8. Working knowledge of macros and pivot tables in MS Excel

9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

10. Flexible, smart with strong analytical and presentation skills