Job Title : Chief of Staff
- The Opportunity : We are looking to hire an experienced Chief of Staff (CoS) who would be able to help the top leadership work cohesively on strategizing / solving group level issues;
and then program manageit to ensure execution. CoS would be reporting to one of the promoters (who is the CEO of a group company and member of the group leadership team). This role is pivotal in ensuring alignment across the organization, streamlining communication, and driving key initiatives to completion.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Support :
Help the promoter spend her time efficiently and prioritise areas to focus on. Provide insights and analysis on an ongoing basis to support faster / better decision making.Work closely with top leadership to develop business strategies, objectives and goals.Execution / Program Management :
Act on behalf of the promoter to ensure implementation. Ensure that the communication from the ‘Board room to the executive level’ is passed seamlessly;and that there are no bottlenecks due to limited time availability of the promoter.
Coordinate meetings involving top leadership. Prepare meeting notes and follow up with execution.Support leadership in review sessions using MIS and dashboards.Problem solving :
Bring to the notice of top leadership key organization level issues and support them in solving these.Act as an internal consultant as far as possible to solve organizational issues. Work with external consultants / partners where required.Relationship Management :
Act as the point of contact on behalf of the promoter for all key internal and external stakeholders.Represent the Group at external events along with / on behalf of the promoter.Qualifications and Experience :
MBA from a Tier-I institute with 3-5 years of experienceShould have experience in one of the following :Held P&L responsibility in a corporate setup for 2-3 yearsWorked in a renowned front-end management consulting firm with exposure to projects related to both strategy and project managementWorked in a similar role (CoS / CEO office)Should have exceptional problem solving and critical thinking ability;coupled with strong program management skills
Must be excellent in oral and written communication and have the ability to quickly summarize and disseminate discussion pointsPrior experience in an e-commerce setup would be preferredLocation : Bangalore, with travel as required.
Compensation : Competitive and commensurate with experience. For the right candidate, compensation is not a constraint.
