Lead - Strategic Initiatives

This is a high-impact leadership role based in Mumbai . You will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the organization, driving innovation, and ensuring that all initiatives are perfectly aligned with long-term business objectives. The primary goal is to lead and contribute to major strategic initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in formulating and implementing organizational strategies that drive innovation and deliver clear outcomes for beneficiaries. Key Responsibilities Strategic R&D & Incubation : Lead the research and development for new programs and external partnerships. You will be responsible for the incubation of operational plans and running pilots for new initiatives. Program Design : Use structured methodologies to develop innovative services that deliver measurable impact. Agile Project Management : Oversee multiple projects at various stages of their lifecycle, working in an agile manner to meet tight deadlines. Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal functional heads and external partners to ensure smooth program implementation. Impact Measurement : Create frameworks to measure programmatic outcomes, reach, and overall success. Market Intelligence : Analyze market trends and gather cross-functional insights to identify new growth opportunities and maintain a competitive position. Ideal Candidate Profile Education : You should hold a Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field (or a Post Graduate degree in a development sector-related field). Experience : A minimum of 10–12 years of experience in the social sector is required. Expertise : You must have thorough knowledge of the social sector and specialist expertise in one or more specific areas. Skills : Strong communication and influencing skills are essential. You should also be experienced in commissioning projects from third parties to meet specific objectives. In this role, you will interact closely with: Internal : The Chief Strategy Officer, the Executive Leadership Team, and various Functional Heads across the organization. External : Key external partners and strategic stakeholders.