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 .