Executive Assistant to Chief Operations Officer

i-TEK RFID; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

i-TEK RFID is seeking a highly analytical Executive Assistant to leadership to support strategic initiatives, operations, and performance tracking. This role extends beyond traditional admin duties, requiring governance of priorities and data‑driven insights.

The ideal candidate will contribute to strategic planning, drive improvements across departments, and collaborate with senior leadership to ensure timely execution of key initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 38 years of experience in Project handling, Business Operations, Finance, Strategy, or Executive Office roles.
• Prior experience in the retail industry will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor key operational metrics across functions and ensure timely reporting to leadership.
• Drive follow-ups with internal stakeholders to ensure closure of action items and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure execution of key tasks and projects as per timelines and business plans.
• Prepare business reviews, dashboards, MIS reports, and leadership presentations.
• Measure and analyse KPIs across financial, operational, and people dimensions.
• Identify trends, gaps, and business risks through data analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Study market trends and competitive landscape across geographies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Execution capability

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Assistant to Leadership

{MBA from Tier-1 B.Schools will be given preference} We are looking for a highly analytical and execution-oriented Executive Assistant (EA) to support senior leadership in driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and business performance. This role goes beyond traditional calendar and administrative management and requires a professional who can track organizational priorities, drive follow-through across functions, analyse business metrics, and contribute to strategic planning and operational improvement initiatives. About the Role The ideal candidate will come with 28 years of experience in project management, business operations, finance, strategy, or retail operations and should possess strong analytical, stakeholder management, and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Business & Operational Governance - Track and monitor key operational metrics across functions and ensure timely reporting to leadership.
• Drive follow-ups with internal stakeholders to ensure closure of action items, improvement plans, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure execution of key tasks and projects as per agreed timelines and business plans.
• Prepare business reviews, dashboards, MIS reports, and leadership presentations.
• KPI Monitoring & Business Analytics - Measure and analyse various KPIs across financial, operational, and people dimensions.
• Identify trends, gaps, and business risks through data analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support leadership with insights for improving organizational efficiency and performance.
• Strategy & Market Intelligence - Study market trends, industry developments, and competitive landscape across geographies.
• Conduct research on emerging business, retail, and operational trends and recommend actionable improvements.
• Benchmark existing business processes against industry best practices and propose to-be process improvements.
• Productivity & Process Excellence - Identify opportunities for productivity enhancement, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve governance mechanisms and streamline workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Sales & Business Operations Support - Support sales operations through tracking business performance, pipeline reviews, forecasting inputs, and coordination with internal teams.
• Assist leadership in business planning and operational decision-making.
• Stakeholder Coordination - Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on strategic priorities and business deliverables.
• Ensure timely communication, escalation management, and closure tracking for leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• 38 years of experience in Project handling, Business Operations, Finance, Strategy, or Executive Office roles.
• Prior experience in the retail industry will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret business data.
• Excellent follow-up, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, MIS reporting, and business dashboards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

Preferred Skills

• Candidates from Retail, Consumer, Business Operations, or Finance functions preferred.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership / CXO office will be an advantage.