Unacademy - Director - Strategy

Description:

Job Title: Director - Strategy

Location: Chandigarh

Experience: 8-12 Years

Role Overview

Unacademy is looking for a high-impact Director - Strategy to lead business planning, growth initiatives, and operational excellence for its Chandigarh Business.

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, driving growth across sales, operations, marketing, and partnerships while working closely with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Growth Strategy

- Own and drive the overall business strategy for Unacademys one of Business centre

- Translate organizational goals into actionable business plans and growth initiatives

- Identify new revenue opportunities, market expansion strategies, and partnerships

Revenue & P&L Ownership

- Drive revenue growth and profitability with accountability for business performance

- Monitor key business metrics including sales, conversions, cost efficiency, and ROI

- Prepare and present business reviews, forecasts, and performance updates to leadership

Cross-Functional Leadership

- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Product, and Academic teams

- Ensure alignment between strategy and on-ground execution

- Act as a single-point owner for business outcomes across functions

Operational Excellence

- Build and optimize processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and scalability

- Identify operational bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives

- Ensure smooth execution of daily operations while scaling the business

Team Leadership & Talent Development

- Lead, mentor, and build high-performing teams across functions

- Set clear goals, KPIs, and accountability frameworks

- Drive a culture of ownership, performance, and collaboration

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with senior leadership and founders on strategic priorities

- Represent the Chandigarh business internally and externally as needed

- Manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively

Required Qualifications & Experience

- 8 to 12 years of experience in Strategy, Business Operations, Consulting, or General Management

- Proven experience in a Business Head / P&L ownership role or equivalent leadership position

- Strong track record of driving growth, scale, and execution in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels

Skills & Competencies

- Strong business acumen and analytical skills

- Experience with revenue planning, forecasting, and performance management

- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities

- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and build structure from scratch

- Data-driven decision-making mindset

Preferred Experience

- Experience in EdTech, Consumer Internet, or B2C businesses

- Exposure to scaling regional or center-led operations

- MBA from a reputed institute is a plus

Why Join Unacademy?

- Own and scale a large, high-impact business for a leading EdTech brand

- Direct influence on strategy, execution, and outcomes

- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership

- High ownership, visibility, and growth trajectory