Head Strategy

Michael Page; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic exposure

Direct engagement with promoters

Transformation journey

Growth & M&A remit

Career progression

Competitive rewards

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Strategy Lead for a high-growth energy platform in India. You will develop and drive the long-term strategic roadmap, identify growth opportunities across segments, and assess partnerships, M&A, and investments.

You will present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and promoters. Ideal candidates bring extensive experience in strategy, corporate development, or business planning, with strong financial analysis, stakeholder management, and leadership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, or business planning.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, investment evaluation, and business modelling.
• Experience working with senior executives and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exposure to energy, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or related sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the company's long-term strategic roadmap.
• Identify growth opportunities across existing and emerging business segments.
• Assess acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Support business case development and capital allocation decisions.
• Conduct market research, competitive intelligence, and commercial analysis.
• Partner with business leaders to improve performance and profitability.
• Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and promoters.
• Lead special projects focused on transformation and value creation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Market research

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

• Lead strategy for a high-growth energy platform.
• Direct access to promoters and senior leadership.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Indian energy infrastructure organisation with a diversified presence across fuel distribution, manufacturing, logistics, retail networks, and clean-energy solutions. The business has built a strong national footprint and continues to expand through both organic and inorganic growth initiatives. With a highly entrepreneurial, promoter-led culture, the organisation combines the agility of a growth company with the scale and governance standards of a listed enterprise. As the company accelerates its evolution towards an integrated energy and infrastructure platform, it is investing heavily in strategic growth, operational excellence, network expansion, and emerging fuel opportunities. This creates a compelling environment for ambitious leaders seeking broad exposure and meaningful business impact.

Job Description

• Develop and drive the company's long-term strategic roadmap.
• Identify growth opportunities across existing and emerging business segments.
• Assess acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Support business case development and capital allocation decisions.
• Conduct market research, competitive intelligence, and commercial analysis.
• Partner with business leaders to improve performance and profitability.
• Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and promoters.
• Lead special projects focused on transformation and value creation.

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, or business planning.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, investment evaluation, and business modelling.
• Experience working with senior executives and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exposure to energy, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or related sectors preferred.
• Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

What's on Offer

• Enterprise-wide strategic leadership exposure.
• Direct engagement with promoters and senior decision-makers.
• Opportunity to influence a large-scale transformation journey.
• Broad remit across growth, M&A, operations, and new business initiatives.
• High visibility role with significant organisational impact.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership culture.
• Strong learning and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive and market-aligned rewards package.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7124846