Chief of Staff

Position Summary

The Chief of Staff (COS) to the CEO will be a strategic enabler, and execution partner to the CEO. This role ensures that the CEO’s agenda is well-executed, time is well-leveraged, and strategic initiatives across the organization are well-aligned, tracked, and delivered. The COS acts as an integrator across business functions, a gatekeeper for priorities, and a catalyst for high-impact outcomes.

Key Strategic Execution Support -

• Translate the CEO’s vision into operational plans and priorities.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives by coordinating with SLTs and project taskforce.
• Establish governance frameworks to track progress on key CEO-led agendas (e.g., growth initiatives, transformation projects, restructuring).
• Identify bottlenecks and intervene proactively to ensure momentum.

2. CEO Office Operations -

3. Cross-functional Coordination -

4. Problem Solving & Special Projects -

5. Culture & Leadership Enablement -

Ideal Candidate Profile

Skills Strategic thinking, executive communication, stakeholder management, project management, analytical rigor, discretion.

Personality Mature, low-ego, resourceful, hyper-organized, calm under pressure, strong judgment, high trust quotient.

Education : MBA / Master’s (preferred) from Top B Schools only

Experience : 6–8 years in management

Skills : Analytical thinking, stakeholder management, business acumen

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Career Progression

This role is a launchpad for future leadership positions — including business leadership, strategy head roles, or senior P&L responsibility — depending on the individual’s aspirations and performance.

(ref : iimjobs.com)