Lead Manager – Strategy, Digital Transformation & CEO Office

e2E RAIL Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

e2E RAIL Group in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Manager – Strategy to drive digital transformation and corporate strategy. This position involves collaboration across various business units to ensure seamless integration and execution of strategic initiatives. Candidates should have 8–15 years of relevant experience, preferably in infrastructure or technology sectors. The role is full-time with an opportunity for advancement to Head of Strategy within 3–4 years. Key responsibilities include enterprise digital initiatives, investor relations, and governance across business units.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, CEO Office, and Business Transformation.
• Experience with ERP/Digital Transformation and dashboarding tools is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise digital transformation initiatives aligned with ERP 2.0.
• Prepare high-quality investor presentations and strategic communication materials.
• Assist in evaluating strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Skills

Corporate Strategy

Business Transformation

Digital Transformation

Investor Relations

Analytical Reporting

Education

MBA / PGDM in Strategy, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics

Engineering background with management qualification

Tools

ERP tools

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

8-15

Corporate Office

Full-Time

Job Description

Succession Track: Head of Strategy (3–4 Years)

Reporting To: CEO / Business Head

Role Purpose

The Lead Manager – Strategy, Digital Transformation & CEO Office will function as the strategic execution partner to the CEO, driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across digital systems, business intelligence, corporate strategy, investor communication, branding, and governance.

The role is designed to build a future-ready leader capable of transitioning into the Head of Strategy role within 3–4 years by institutionalizing data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and strategic execution across e2E Rail and associated business entities.

Key Responsibilities

1. ERP 2.0 Leadership & Enterprise Digitization

• Drive enterprise digital transformation initiatives aligned with ERP 2.0 implementation roadmap.
• Collaborate with ERP, IT, Finance, HR, SCM, Projects, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless cross-functional integration.
• Eliminate operational data silos and establish unified reporting architecture.
• Monitor ERP adoption across departments and ensure process standardization and compliance.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve execution efficiency and reduce manual dependencies.
• Develop executive dashboards and MIS frameworks for real‑time business monitoring.
• Build analytical reporting systems covering:
  • Order Book & Revenue Visibility
  • Project Execution Status
  • Procurement Efficiency
  • Working Capital & Cash Flow
  • Resource Utilization
  • Business Pipeline Tracking
• Utilize BI and analytics tools for actionable business insights and decision support.
• Ensure reporting turnaround within defined leadership timelines.

3. Corporate Strategy & Strategic Programs

• Support long‑term corporate growth roadmap and strategic planning initiatives.
• Drive transformation programs focused on:
  • Cost optimization
  • Process excellence
  • Operational productivity
  • Execution efficiency
  • Organizational scalability
• Coordinate strategic reviews with business leaders and track initiative progress.
• Conduct market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and industry trend assessments.

4. Investor Relations & Strategic Communication

• Prepare high‑quality investor presentations, business updates, and strategic communication material.
• Support leadership during investor meetings, analyst interactions, and stakeholder engagements.
• Ensure consistency, compliance, and accuracy in external strategic communication.
• Assist in developing business narratives aligned with company growth strategy and valuation positioning.
• Support enterprise brand‑building initiatives and corporate communication strategy.
• Manage digital branding initiatives across websites, social media, and strategic platforms.
• Coordinate with PR agencies and media stakeholders for industry visibility.
• Strengthen positioning of e2E Rail as a technology‑led railway systems integrator and OEM platform.

6. M&A and Strategic Initiatives Support

• Assist in evaluating strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion opportunities.
• Support due diligence activities including financial, operational, and strategic analysis.
• Participate in synergy assessment, integration planning, and post‑merger execution tracking.

7. Governance & Performance Management

• Establish KPI frameworks and governance mechanisms across business units.
• Drive periodic performance reviews with leadership teams.
• Ensure structured reporting cadence and accountability tracking.
• Support institutionalization of management review systems and strategy execution frameworks.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% integration of critical business functions
• Deployment of 5–7 executive leadership dashboards
• Real‑time reporting turnaround within 24 hours
• Execution of minimum 3 strategic initiatives annually
• 100% timely delivery of investor communication material
• 8–12 annual media mentions and 2x digital engagement growth
• 10–15% working capital cycle improvement
• Leadership readiness for Head of Strategy role within 3 years

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• MBA / PGDM in Strategy, Finance, Operations, Business Analytics, or equivalent from a reputed institution preferred.
• Engineering background with management qualification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8–15 years of experience in:
  • Corporate Strategy
  • CEO Office
  • Business Transformation
  • ERP/Digital Transformation
  • Consulting
  • Investor Relations
  • PMO / Strategic Programs
• Experience in infrastructure, railways, manufacturing, EPC, technology, or industrial sectors preferred.
• Prior exposure to ERP implementation and dashboarding tools is highly desirable.