EA To CEO - Technical Assistant

CIEL HR; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEL HR is seeking an Engineering Graduate with a Management degree to join the CEO Cell in Chandigarh. The role reports directly to the CEO, providing strategic, analytical and financial support to the CEO and SLT.

The candidate will liaison with Department Heads and Senior Leadership, coordinate executive outreach, oversee special projects, and maintain strict confidentiality while contributing to ESG goals in the power sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in power distribution operations and regulatory landscape.
• Strong leadership and team management experience in large teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong decision-making and modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to operate with discretion and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist CEO in day-to-day strategic and operational matters.
• Prepare strategic plans and implementation frameworks for the company and related businesses.
• Translate strategies into actionable, quantifiable plans.
• Monitor regulatory developments in Power sector countrywide and internationally.
• Coordinate with SLT and key stakeholders for executive outreach and special projects.
• Prepare internal notes, reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with MoP, CEA, BEE, PFC, REC, State Energy Departments, SERC, and other regulators and bodies.
• Develop techno-commercial analyses and financial modelling for proposals.
• Strategize, monitor and evaluate organizational goals; identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive special projects as directed by the CEO; ensure confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Power distribution operations

Leadership & team management

Regulatory requirements & safety

Analytical & decision-making

Stakeholder management & communication

Education

B.Tech / CA + MBA

Job description

Looking for a premier Engineering Graduate, preferably with Management Degree to work in CEO Cell, who will directly report to the CEO. The candidate will provide strategic, analytical & financial support for existing and new initiatives to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). He will serve as the primary point of contact for internal & external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the CEO. The candidate will serve as a liaison to the Department Heads / Senior Leadership & Senior Management teams; organizes and coordinates executive outreach & external relations efforts; and oversees special projects/ assignments.

Role Description

• To assist CEO in day-to-day strategic & operational matters.


• Preparation of strategic plan and implementation framework for the Company and related businesses.


• Translating strategies into actionable and quantitative plans.


• Keep a tab on policies and regulatory developments in the Sector, both in the country and internationally.


• Close coordination with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of the company and important stakeholders.


• Preparation of internal notes / discussion documents / reports / presentations for discussion with internal & external stakeholders.


• Well acquaintance with the Senior and Middle level functionaries in the Power Sector organizations like Ministry of Power (MoP), Central Electricity Authority CEA), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC Limited, State Energy Department, SERC, etc.


• Good understanding of operations of power market.


• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills in order to perform financial analysis. Good hands-on simulation studies.


• Involved in techno-commercial analysis of proposals.


• Continuously strategize, monitor and evaluate organization goals and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Explore, undertake and drive Special Projects to effect the organizational changes as desired by the CEO.


• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials, and exercise discretion when interfacing with the business.


• Assist company in energy transition and meet ESG goals.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Experience in power distribution operations with a strong understanding


• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in handling large operational teams.


• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices in power distribution.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Companies/Industry

Power Discom/Utility

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education Qualifications

• B.Tech. from reputed Institute / CA + MBA


• 15+ years of experience as a company secretary or a similar role in corporate governance and compliance.


• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.


• Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Certifications

• Qualified Company Secretary (ACS) with a membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).


• Certification in corporate governance or related areas.

Experience

15+ years

Behavioral competencies required for the Role

• Strong Interpersonal Skills


• Excellent time management skills


• Strong analytical skills


• Highly organized and detail oriented.