Consultant / Operator

Role Summary : Consultant / Operator Adara is expanding its delivery team and seeking Consultants / Operators who can take end-to-end responsibility for client projects , from discovery to delivery.

We’re inviting ex-consultants and startup professionals who love working close to founders, can manage clients independently, and enjoy turning ideas into real outcomes.

You’ll work directly with Adara’s founding partners and CXO-level clients, leading problem-solving, execution, and measurable impact. Over time, strong performers may transition into venture leadership or equity-linked roles within Adara’s projects and portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of assigned client projects—from scoping and planning to delivery and measurable results.

Lead day-to-day client interactions and ensure smooth communication, alignment, and execution.

Structure strategic problems, conduct research and analysis, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Drive implementation—coordinate across client teams, Adara partners, and expert collaborators.

Prepare and deliver client-ready presentations, analyses, and progress updates.

Support business development—assist in proposal preparation, thought pieces, and opportunity identification.

Contribute to Adara’s venture-building initiatives—research, model, and validate new venture ideas.

Build internal knowledge assets, frameworks, and best practices for delivery excellence.

Qualifications 2–8 years of experience in strategy consulting, startup operations, corporate strategy, or VC / PE .

MBA from a leading business school (ISB, IIMs, INSEAD, Kellogg, Booth, etc.) preferred, though not mandatory for exceptional operators. (BTech from IIT / NIT may also work)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Excellent communication and client management ability—comfortable interfacing with CXOs and founders.

High ownership mindset—can independently manage workstreams with limited supervision.

Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Why Join Adara? End-to-end ownership : Run projects like a mini-CEO—manage clients, delivery, and results.

Direct founder access : Work closely with Adara’s partners (INSEAD / IIT / IIM alumni) and CXO clients.

Multi-sector exposure : Build across technology, consumer, manufacturing, and venture ecosystems.

Fast-track growth : Opportunity to evolve into a venture leadership or equity-linked role.

Culture of builders : No hierarchies—just ownership, learning, and meaningful impact.

Apply if :

You’re an ex-consultant or hands-on operator who loves solving tough problems, taking ownership of outcomes, and working at the intersection of strategy and execution .