Chief of Staff

Michael Page; Kerala; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-visibility role

Opportunity to influence strategy

Fast-Track Growth towards CXO

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Chief of Staff in Kerala, India. This pivotal role involves supporting the MD office and driving execution of strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will have 15-18 years of experience in strategy, with a focus on FMCG or Consumer Tech sectors, strong stakeholder management skills, and an MBA from a premier institution. The position provides high visibility and opportunity for fast-track growth into CXO roles.

Qualifications

• 15-18 years of experience in strategy, change management and business transformation.
• Operating experience in FMCG / Consumer Tech sectors with a strong stint in Strategy.
• Deep understanding of Sales & Distribution in India.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of strategic priorities across businesses and functions.
• Translate leadership priorities into clear roadmaps and milestones.
• Lead enterprise-wide projects spanning Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Legal.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Strong commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Execution-focused mindset

Education

MBA from a premier institution (IIM / ISB / XLRI / SPJIMR or equivalent)

Job description

• 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 Responsibilities

Strategic 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 organisational 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 organisational 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 scaleBroad exposure across businesses and functions
• Fast‑Track Growth - Well‑suited for future CXO / Business Head progression