Position : Principal / Engagement Manager – Chief of Staff
Location : Bangalore / Pune
Experience : 10+ years
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Mandates
Strong Program management, Operations, Global stakeholder management
Should have strategic mindset
Vision and expansion for the client
70 percent program Management
Influencing other stakeholders
Client facing
Understanding of Technology
Saas based platform, tools knowledge, AI knowledge
Tech transformations
Understanding of financials, P and L
High degree of ownership and accountability
Job Overview :
As the Chief of Staff, you will play a critical role in aligning strategic objectives with tactical demands. You will directly support the Head of the Center in managing operations, facilitating key initiatives, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all projects align with our strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities :
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of the Center, providing strategic insights and operational support.
- Facilitate and drive key strategic initiatives, from planning through to execution, ensuring they align with the organization’s goals.
- Coordinate and streamline executive communication, ensuring clear and effective dissemination of information across the organization.
- Manage critical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Oversee the preparation of high-quality presentations and reports for executive meetings and external stakeholders.
- Serve as a liaison between the Head of the Center and other executives, teams, and external partners to ensure smooth operation and communication.
- Assist in managing the budget, including tracking operational expenses and financial forecasting.
- Enhance organizational performance by driving continuous improvement and organizational change initiatives.
- Deeply understand the center’s business goals and develop comprehensive strategies and action plans to meet those goals. Facilitate alignment between strategic initiatives and daily operations to ensure that all activities contribute to the organization’s objectives.
- Act as a key relationship manager between and the customer, leveraging deep industry knowledge and strategic insights to cultivate and strengthen partnership between the customer .
- Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and facilitating collaboration that aligns with mutual growth objectives.
Experience & Education Qualifications :
Proven experience ( 13+ years) within technology or product development sectorsBachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field & Master’s in Business AdministrationPrimary Skills :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives.Exceptional ability to communicate and foster positive business relationships.Adaptability and flexibility to manage the array of tasks and initiatives.Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities, with a focus on tact and diplomacy.Experience in project management and executive reporting.Desired Skills :
Management Consulting background or experience would be preferable.Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development cycles.Familiarity with the technologies and the specific software products being developed at the center.Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of effectively leading a diverse team.