Chief of Staff

BharatRohan Airborne Innovations Private Limited; Gurugram District; Remote; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BharatRohan Airborne Innovations Ltd. is seeking a Chief of Staff to bridge the Founders’ office and operations, translating strategic intent into actionable execution across all functions. You will shape operating rhythm, drive accountability, and lead high-priority initiatives in a fast-growing ag-tech environment.

The role demands strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority while safeguarding founder bandwidth for critical decisions.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker who connects dots across functions.
• Execution discipline with timelines and follow-through.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Comfort operating in grey areas and creating structure.

Responsibilities

• Own operating rhythm: leadership reviews, OKR tracking, cross-functional planning.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with timelines and accountability.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive resolution across departments.
• Lead high-priority projects for the Founders’ office.
• Prepare briefing documents, memos, and strategic reports.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Execution discipline

Communication

Influence without authority

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Basecamp

Asana

Notion

PowerPoint/Slides

Excel/Sheets

Job description

BharatRohan Airborne Innovations Ltd. is a leading Ag-tech firm based in India, committed to revolutionizing agriculture by empowering farmers with advanced technology solutions. Our mission is to ensure sustainable and secure food supply chains while enhancing farmers' profitability. With

expertise in Hyperspectral Imaging and UAV-based decision support systems, we are reshaping agriculture and making a significant impact on the industry.

Job Overview

The Chief of Staff at BharatRohan is one of the most consequential roles in the organisation. Sitting at the intersection of the Founders' office and operational management, this role is designed for a rare individual who can think at the level of strategy and act at the level of execution — often simultaneously.

You will serve as the organisational nervous system — ensuring that the intent of leadership is translated into operational reality across every department, that teams are aligned and accountable, and that the Founders' bandwidth is protected for the decisions that matter most.

This is not a traditional Chief of Staff role. There are no gatekeeping responsibilities here. You will be expected to build, challenge, influence, and drive outcomes — across people, processes, and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Operations & Execution
  • Own the operating rhythm of the organisation — including leadership reviews, OKR tracking, and cross‑functional planning cycles.
  • Translate the Founders' strategic priorities into actionable plans, timelines, and accountability structures across teams.
  • Identify execution gaps, dependencies, and bottlenecks across departments and drive resolution before they escalat…
  • Lead or support high‑priority special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the Founders' office.
  • Prepare briefing documents, decision memos, board presentations, and strategic reports as required by leadership.
  • Serve as the connective tissue between the Founders' office and the broader organisation — ensuring strategic intent is translated into operational clarity at every level.
  • Proactively identify and resolve interpersonal friction, cross‑functional misalignments, and organisational bottlenecks before they become execution risks.
  • Enable and hold managers accountable — coaching them to lead with greater autonomy, ownership, and discipline.
  • Champion a culture of high performance and psychological safety — where people are empowered to raise concerns, take initiative, and operate with trust rather than hierarchy.
  • Lead organisational health initiatives during periods of rapid growth or change — ensuring culture and cohesion are not sacrificed for speed.
• Communication & Organisational Alignment
  • Own the communication layer between leadership and teams — ensuring information flows accurately, promptly, and in both directions without distortion or delay.
  • Facilitate transparent, effective, and bi‑directional communication across the organisation, across all levels and functions.
  • Represent the Founders in key internal meetings, stakeholder interactions, and cross‑functional discussions as required.
  • Draft, review, and improve internal and external communications on behalf of leadership.
• Process & Systems Improvement
  • Continuously evaluate organisational processes and systems for efficiency, scalability, and alignment with business goals.
  • Identify and implement improvements to how the organisation plans, reviews, and executes work.
  • Build and maintain dashboards, reporting frameworks, and visibility mechanisms that give leadership real‑time insight into organisational health.
  • Drive adoption of tools, platforms, and practices that improve team productivity and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Stakeholder & External Management
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders, partners, investors, and advisors as directed by the Founders.
  • Manage follow‑ups, action items, and commitments arising from leadership meetings with external parties.
  • Support investor relations activities including data preparation, reporting, and communication as needed.
  • Act as a trusted liaison between the Founders and senior leadership across all functions.

Skills Required

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking — ability to connect dots across functions, identify patterns, and think several moves ahead.
• Execution discipline — you set timelines, own follow‑throughs, and close loops. Things do not fall through the cracks on your watch.
• Communication excellence — exceptional written and verbal communication; able to synthesise complex information into clear, actionable narratives.
• Influence without authority — ability to drive outcomes across teams and functions without direct reporting lines.
• Comfort with ambiguity — you can operate in grey areas, make sound judgement calls, and create structure where none exists.

Leadership & People Skills

• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold accountable senior professionals.
• Strong emotional intelligence — you read rooms, manage tensions, and de‑escalate with maturity.
• Ability to build trust quickly with diverse stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams or projects without direct authority.

Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to process data, identify insights, and drive evidence‑based decisions.
• Proficiency in structuring problems, building frameworks, and presenting recommendations clearly.
• Experience with OKR frameworks, operational reviews, and strategic planning processes.

Technical & Tools Proficiency

• Proficiency in project management tools (Basecamp, Asana, Notion, or equivalent).
• Strong command of MS Office / Google Workspace — particularly PowerPoint / Slides and Excel / Sheets.
• Familiarity with HR, finance, and operational systems is an advantage.

Qualifications

1. 10–12 years of experience in a high‑accountability role — management consulting, investment banking, chief of staff, strategy, or operations leadership.
2. Has operated in a fast‑scaling startup or high‑growth environment and understands the pace, ambiguity, and resourcefulness it demands.
3. Has worked directly with CXO‑level stakeholders and is comfortable with the expectations that come with that proximity.
4. Is not looking for a job — is looking for a mission. Someone who wants to help build something meaningful and is energised by the scale of what BharatRohan is attempting.
5. MBA from a premier institution or equivalent demonstrated performance is preferred, not mandatory.

BharatRohan Airborne Innovations Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team and contribute to our mission of reshaping agriculture through technology