Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to top leadership

Influence over decision-making

High-visibility role

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer to drive strategic initiatives and oversee transformation efforts in Ahmedabad, India. This role involves leading strategy formulation in a government-backed financial hub, influencing top-level decisions, and engaging with national stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in strategy and public policy, along with strong program management and communication skills. A high-visibility position with significant institutional exposure is on offer.

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or public policy roles.
• Prior experience advising government or large institutions.
• Strong strategic thinking and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive long‑term strategy across financial and institutional dimensions.
• Coordinate with government ministries and regulators.
• Develop policy papers and executive-level strategic communications.

Skills

Strategy formulation and execution

Program management

Public policy knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role Summary

• Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer position
• Lead efforts to establish a globally competitive financial hub

About Our Client

The client is a leading, government‑backed financial and economic ecosystem being developed as a globally competitive hub for financial services, infrastructure, and international business. It operates at the intersection of public policy, financial markets, and large‑scale institutional development.

Job Description

• Drive long‑term strategy formulation and execution across financial, infrastructure, and institutional dimensions.
• Lead a Strategic Transformation / PMO office to monitor high‑priority initiatives and cross‑functional programs.
• Coordinate with government ministries, regulators, and institutional stakeholders on strategic matters.
• Develop policy papers, cabinet notes, and executive‑level strategic communications.
• Conduct macro, policy, and global benchmarking analyses to inform leadership decisions.
• Support CEO‑level engagements with government, investors, and global stakeholders.
• Build governance frameworks, dashboards, and monitoring mechanisms for enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Drive ecosystem development through partnerships, institutional outreach, and strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• 12–18 years of experience in strategy, consulting, infrastructure, public policy, or institutional transformation roles.
• Prior experience working with or advising government, regulators, or large institutional ecosystems.
• Strong strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and program management capability.
• Deep understanding of policy, economic development, and multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to create board‑level, cabinet‑level, and executive material.
• High maturity, ownership, and ability to operate in high‑pressure, high‑visibility environments.

What's on Offer

• Direct access to and influence over top leadership decision‑making.
• Opportunity to drive large‑scale, high‑impact institutional and transformation initiatives.
• Significant exposure to government, regulators, and global stakeholders.
• A high‑visibility role with accelerated leadership trajectory and broad strategic ownership.