HIKINEX - Chief of Staff
- India
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reports to: Chief Strategy Officer
Type: Full-time | [Onsite / Remote / Hybrid]About the RoleWe are seeking a highly strategic, analytical, and execution-focused Chief of Staff to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor, project manager, and operational partner to the CSO. You'll help drive strategic initiatives forward, optimize organizational alignment, and ensure that critical goals are met across multiple business functions.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth, fast-paced environments and has a deep understanding of business strategy, communication, and organizational effectiveness.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Execution & Program Management
- Partner with the CSO to operationalize strategic plans and initiatives across departments.
- Lead or support the execution of key cross-functional programs, ensuring accountability, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Track progress against KPIs, OKRs, and business goals, preparing insights and recommendations for executive decision-making.
- Serve as a bridge between the strategy office and other teams (e.g., product, marketing, finance, operations).
- Drive alignment by facilitating communication, surfacing risks, and resolving roadblocks quickly.
- Coordinate internal strategy meetings, offsites, and workshops—developing agendas, synthesizing discussions, and following through on action items.
- Draft strategic documents, internal updates, and executive-level presentations.
- Translate strategic priorities into digestible messaging for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide the CSO with briefing materials, talking points, and timely updates on key initiatives.
- Conduct market, competitor, and internal business analyses to inform strategic choices.
- Lead special projects as assigned by the CSO—ranging from M&A support to new business model testing.
- Act as a proxy for the CSO in internal meetings and communications when needed.
- 5–10 years of experience in strategy consulting, business operations, or a Chief of Staff / senior project management role.
- Proven experience working with senior executives or in a high-level strategy environment.
- Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities; comfortable interpreting financials, dashboards, and forecasts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Experience at a high-growth company, strategy team, or top-tier management consulting firm.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- Exposure to M&A, innovation strategy, new market expansion, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Play a key role in shaping the company's strategic direction.
- Partner directly with the CSO and other executives.
- Work on high-impact initiatives with exposure to the company's most critical priorities.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and potential for growth into leadership roles.