Head of Strategy

Nians

Gurugram District

On-site

INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nians is seeking a Head of Strategy to define business, brand, and digital strategies, guiding cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders to deliver measurable growth. The role spans consulting, branding, customer experience, digital transformation, AI, and technology.

You will shape the firm's thinking, contribute to thought leadership, and drive business expansion while partnering with CXOs and senior leaders to translate insights into action.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in management consulting, business strategy, corporate strategy, digital transformation, brand consulting, or related fields.
Experience working with enterprise clients, startups, or consulting firms is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end strategic consulting engagements across business, brand, marketing, digital, AI, and customer experience.
Partner with CXOs and senior leadership to understand priorities and define growth strategies.
Develop corporate, business, and digital transformation roadmaps aligned with client objectives.
Translate market insights into actionable business recommendations.
Conduct in-depth market, industry, customer, and competitor research.
Identify emerging trends, technology shifts, and innovation opportunities.
Evaluate business models, revenue streams, and market positioning.
Recommend strategies to improve profitability, customer acquisition, retention, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Business Strategy & Corporate Planning

Brand Strategy & Positioning

Customer Experience (CX) Strategy

Go-to-Market Planning

Data-Driven Decision Making

Executive Communication & Storytelling

Stakeholder & Client Management

Leadership & Team Development

Design Thinking & Strategic ProblemSol

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Google Analytics

Looker Studio, Power BI, or Tableau

Figma

Notion, ClickUp, Jira

AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude)

Job description

We are looking for a strategic leader to build and lead our Strategy practice, partnering with clients to solve complex business challenges and unlock sustainable growth. This role sits at the intersection of business consulting, branding, customer experience, digital transformation, AI, and technology.

As the Head of Strategy, you will define business, brand, and digital strategies, guide cross-functional teams, influence executive stakeholders, and drive measurable business outcomes. You will also play a key role in shaping the company's consulting capabilities, thought leadership, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Consulting

Lead end-to-end strategic consulting engagements across business, brand, marketing, digital, AI, and customer experience.
Partner with CXOs and senior leadership teams to understand business priorities and define growth strategies.
Develop corporate, business, and digital transformation roadmaps aligned with client objectives.
Translate market insights into actionable business recommendations.
Conduct in-depth market, industry, customer, and competitor research.
Identify emerging trends, technology shifts, and innovation opportunities.
Evaluate business models, revenue streams, and market positioning.
Recommend strategies to improve profitability, customer acquisition, retention, and operational efficiency.

Brand & Customer Strategy

Define brand positioning, value propositions, and customer segmentation.
Design customer journey and experience strategies.
Develop go-to-market strategies for new products, services, and markets.
Ensure consistency between business objectives, brand strategy, and customer experience.

Digital & AI Transformation

Advise clients on digital transformation initiatives, automation, AI adoption, and technology enablement.
Collaborate with technology teams to align business requirements with digital solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve business performance through data, analytics, and AI-driven insights.
Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives and key stakeholders.
Lead discovery workshops, executive presentations, and strategic planning sessions.
Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for business expansion.
Present strategic recommendations with confidence and clarity.

Business Development

Support new business acquisition through strategic consulting, proposals, and client pitches.
Contribute to account growth by identifying new opportunities within existing clients.
Develop consulting frameworks, methodologies, and reusable strategic assets.
Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and client events when appropriate.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing strategy team.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Work closely with creative, marketing, technology, data, AI, and delivery teams to ensure strategic alignment.
Establish best practices for strategic planning, research, and consulting delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in management consulting, business strategy, corporate strategy, digital transformation, brand consulting, or related fields.
Experience working with enterprise clients, startups, or consulting firms is highly desirable.

Required Skills