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Chief of Staff

International Permanent View Job Description
The Chief of Staff will partner closely with senior leadership to drive enterprise strategy, execution of critical priorities, and cross‑functional alignment across the organization. This is a high‑visibility, leadership‑track role combining strategic rigor with hands‑on delivery in a large, complex consumer business.
  • Drive enterprise-wide strategy with tangible, on-ground execution impact
  • Work directly with top leadership and board on high‑impact decisions

About Our Client

Our client is one of India's most respected and scaled consumer organisations, backed by a strong promoter group and is known for execution excellence and commercial discipline. Operating at pan‑India and international scale, the business combines leadership intensity with entrepreneurial speed, offering a rare platform to work at the centre of enterprise strategy, leadership decision‑making, and long‑term value creation.

Job Description

The Chief of Staff will act as an operating partner to the MD office, driving execution of strategic priorities across businesses and functions.

The role blends strategy formulation, PMO (Project Management Office) rigor, and hands-on execution, and is ideal for leaders who thrive at the intersection of analysis, influence, and delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Execution & PMO (Project Management Office)

  • Own the annual strategy, quarterly reviews, and leadership calendar
  • Translate leadership priorities into clear roadmaps, owners, and milestones
  • Track execution across initiatives and proactively course-correct
  • Establish strong operating cadence (weekly / monthly / quarterly rhythms)



Commercial Strategy & Portfolio Reviews

  • Support performance reviews across business verticals
  • Partner with commercial teams on go-to-market and geographic expansion
  • Convert data (market research, MIS, consumer insights) into strategic inputs



Stakeholder & Leadership Enablement

  • Act as the interface between various Business Heads
  • Prepare leadership for high-stakes reviews, negotiations, and partnerships
  • Support board meetings, executive offsites, and leadership forums



Cross-functional Leadership

  • Lead enterprise-wide projects spanning Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Legal
  • Drive KPI alignment and a data-led decision-making culture
  • Identify and resolve organizational bottlenecks



Communication & Thought Leadership

  • Draft board notes, strategic memos, leadership communications
  • Build internal playbooks, frameworks, and operating mechanisms



The Successful Applicant

Pivotal Experience

  • 15-18 years of experience in strategy, change management and business transformation
  • Must have some operating experience in FMCG / Consumer Tech sectors combined with a strong stint in a leading Strategy organization
  • Deep experience/understanding in Sales & Distribution in India, alongside strategy roles
  • Prior exposure to CoS / Strategy / CEO office environments preferred
  • Strong commercial acumen with P&L orientation
  • Highly structured problem-solver with excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
  • MBA from a premier institution (IIM / ISB / XLRI / SPJIMR or equivalent) - mandatory



Skills & Competencies

  • Structured problem-solving and first-principles thinking
  • Strong commercial acumen (P&L exposure)
  • Ability to work across organizational levels
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Execution-focused mindset

What's on Offer

  • High-visibility role with direct exposure to enterprise leadership
  • Opportunity to influence strategy and execution at scale
  • Broad exposure across businesses and functions
  • Fast-Track Growth - Well-suited for future CXO / Business Head progression



Quote job ref
JN-042026-6999746

Job summary

Function
Consultancy, Strategy & Change
Sub Sector
Corporate Strategy and M&A
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
International
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-6999746

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