Santo Systems - Executive Assistant to Chairman

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Industry: IT / Technology / Services

Job Summary:

We are hiring a high-impact Executive Assistant to the Chairman Strategy & Business Operations to work closely with top leadership on strategic planning, business coordination, analytics, and execution governance.

This role goes beyond administrative support and will play a key part in driving leadership priorities, tracking strategic initiatives, and supporting business operations at an enterprise level.

The ideal candidate must be analytically strong, business-savvy, and capable of engaging with senior stakeholders across functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Leadership Support:

- Act as a strategic thought partner to the Chairman by supporting key business initiatives, leadership reviews, and strategic programs.

- Prepare presentations, reports, dashboards, and leadership MIS for Board/Investor/Leadership meetings.

- Track execution of business OKRs, strategic goals, and cross-functional priorities.

Business Operations & Governance:

- Drive inter-departmental coordination between Sales, Delivery, HR, Finance, and Operations.

- Track key business metrics, performance indicators, and operational efficiency metrics.

- Support leadership in decision-making through data analysis and structured reports.

- Assist with process improvement, SOP documentation, and governance frameworks.

Stakeholder & Communication Management:

- Interface with senior leadership, clients, vendors, and partners in a professional and confidential manner.

- Draft business communication, leadership emails, strategic summaries, and investor documentation.

- Represent the Chairman in internal coordination and high-level follow-ups.

Planning & Special Projects:

- Support new business initiatives, market expansion projects, and internal transformation programs.

- Assist in budget tracking, operational planning, and resource planning.

- Handle confidential projects and leadership-driven assignments.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Mandatory Skills & Experience:

- 3-7 years of experience as Executive Assistant / Business Operations / Strategy / PMO / Leadership Support

- Strong exposure to corporate communication, leadership MIS, dashboards, and strategic reporting

- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace

- Excellent business communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills

- Experience supporting CXO / Founder / Chairman / MD level leadership

Preferred Background:

- MBA / PGDM / Business Management preferred

- Exposure to IT/Technology/Startup/Consulting environment is an advantage

- Strong understanding of business finance, operations, and strategic planning

Key Competencies:

- Strategic thinking & structured problem solving

- High confidentiality & ownership mindset

- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills

- Executive-level communication & professionalism

- Excellent coordination and program tracking abilities