We are looking for a highly driven and analytical professional to join the CEO Office as Program & Strategy Manager.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the leadership team on high-impact strategic initiatives, business expansion programs, operational priorities, and cross-functional projects that directly influence the company's growth trajectory.

The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with exceptional business acumen, strategic thinking capabilities, analytical expertise, and the ability to execute initiatives in fast-paced environments.

This role requires someone who can transition seamlessly between strategy formulation, execution, stakeholder management, and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Business Initiatives:

- Partner with the CEO in defining strategic priorities and long-term business objectives.

- Conduct market research, competitive intelligence, and industry analysis to identify growth opportunities.

- Evaluate new business initiatives, partnerships, and expansion opportunities.

- Develop business cases, operating plans, and implementation roadmaps for strategic projects.

- Support decision-making through data-backed insights and structured analysis.

Program Management:

- Drive end-to-end execution of cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Engineering, Sales, Customer Success, Finance, and Operations teams.

- Establish project plans, timelines, milestones, and success metrics.

- Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

- Monitor progress against strategic goals and provide regular updates to leadership stakeholders.

- Ensure seamless coordination between multiple teams to achieve desired outcomes.

Business Analytics & Decision Support:

- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support key business decisions.

- Build financial models, forecasting frameworks, and scenario analyses.

- Assess business performance indicators and recommend optimization opportunities.

- Support pricing strategies, operational efficiency initiatives, and process improvements.

- Prepare executive dashboards and management reports.

CEO Office Support:

- Assist in preparing board presentations, investor updates, and leadership communications.

- Support fundraising initiatives, strategic partnerships, and special projects.

- Translate high-level concepts into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

- Drive organizational initiatives that enhance scalability and operational excellence.

- Act as a trusted partner to leadership in solving complex business challenges.

Process Improvement & Innovation:

- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency enhancement.

- Leverage emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows.

- Build scalable frameworks and best practices across business functions.

- Encourage data-driven decision-making across teams.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor's degree from a reputed institution; MBA preferred.

- 4-9 years of experience in:

1. Management Consulting

2. Founder's Office / CEO Office

3. Strategy & Business Operations

4. Corporate Strategy

5. High-growth startup environments

- Strong understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and operational execution.

- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

- Experience in financial modelling, business planning, and program management.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.

- Exposure to technology, SaaS, AI, or digital businesses will be an advantage.

- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis tools, and productivity platforms.

Key Competencies:

- Strategic Thinking

- Business Acumen

- Program Management

- Cross-functional Collaboration

- Financial Analysis

- Executive Communication

- Structured Problem Solving

- Ownership Mindset

- Adaptability and Agility

- Data-driven Decision Making