Lead Strategy

SPIRO; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiro is seeking a Sr. Manager – Group Strategy to shape the long-term roadmap from our India corporate hub.

You will tackle highly ambiguous, high-stakes problems with minimal guidance, bridging rigorous financial and operational analysis with executive storytelling to support the senior leadership and Board in driving global growth. You will partner with cross-vertical heads to define corporate strategy, translate initiatives into board-ready briefs, and lead analytics, market sizing, and

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent master's degree from a top-tier business school.
• 2–3 years of core experience in a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., MBB, Big 4, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years post-MBA experience in corporate strategy, business planning, or corporate development.
• Strong consideration for hands-on startup building experience, especially scaling products or business units.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the overarching corporate strategy for Spiro's multi-faceted business ecosystem.
• Synthesize strategic initiatives and financial models into board presentations and executive briefs.
• Deconstruct ambiguous, complex challenges into structured, data-driven frameworks to unlock growth.
• Lead deep-dive market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and feasibility studies across units.
• Drive high-priority corporate initiatives from concept to pilot stages, aligned with milestones.
• Collaborate with global leadership to align cross-vertical goals across geographies.

Skills

Ambiguity handling

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Data-driven analysis

Education

MBA or equivalent

Renewable energy certification

Job description

About Spiro

SPIRO is a Time 100 Influential Company 2024. Our mission is to accelerate the access of affordable, clean energy technology in the mobility sector through excellent customer service and continued agility. Currently building manufacturing and assembling facilities, SPIRO will be the first company to manufacture e-bikes and batteries in Africa, helping to solve import-export imbalances, unlocking economic growth and sustainable development. SPIRO is the largest EVs company in Africa and is uniquely focused on Africa’s clean industrialization through e-mobility technologies. Designed around swappable batteries and connected to SPIRO ’s extensive charging infrastructure, our different motorcycle models deliver clean transport built-for-purpose to address local market challenges.

Role Purpose

The Sr. Manager – Group Strategy will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term roadmap for Spiro across its multiple business verticals. Operating from our India corporate hub, this individual will tackle highly ambiguous, high-stakes business problems with minimal guidance. The role bridges rigorous financial and operational analysis with executive storytelling, directly supporting the senior leadership team and the Board in driving Spiro's global growth agenda.

Key Accountabilities

• Group Strategy Formulation: Partner with cross-vertical business heads to define, refine, and implement the overarching corporate strategy for Spiro's multi-faceted business ecosystem.
• Executive & Board Communication: Synthesize complex strategic initiatives and financial models into high-quality board presentations and executive-level briefs.
• Structured Problem Solving: Deconstruct ambiguous, complex business challenges into structured, data-driven frameworks to unlock growth and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Analytics: Lead deep-dive market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and financial feasibility studies across different business verticals.
• Special Projects Execution: Drive high-priority corporate initiatives from conceptualization to initial pilot stages, ensuring alignment with organizational milestones.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with global leadership and internal teams across various geographies to align cross-vertical goals and resolve strategic bottlenecks

Experience

• Management Consulting Foundation: 2–3 years of core experience in a top-tier management consulting firm (e.g., MBB, Big 4, or equivalent boutique strategy firms).
• Overall Tenure: A minimum of 5 years post-MBA experience navigating corporate strategy, business planning, or high-stakes corporate development.
• Startup Incubation: Strong consideration will be given to candidates with hands-on startup building experience, especially those who have successfully scaled products or business units in high-growth ecosystems.
• Structured Environments: Proven track record of operating effectively within both structured global corporate frameworks and highly dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Capabilities

• Thriving in Ambiguity: Exceptional capacity to operate with high autonomy, navigating undefined landscapes and structuring problems with minimal guidance.
• Advanced Problem Solving & Analytics: Superior quantitative skills, with the ability to build robust financial models, analyze market datasets, and derive sharp, actionable business insights.
• Storytelling & Executive Presence: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present to, influence, and align senior executives and board members.
• Attention to Detail: Deep commitment to quality outcomes, ensuring precision and flawless execution in all data reporting and strategic documentation.
• Proactive & Adaptable: An entrepreneurial, self-driven mindset that easily adapts to shifting organizational priorities in a hyper-growth industry

Education

• Post-Graduate Degree: MBA or equivalent master's degree from a Tier-1 business school (e.g., IIMs, ISB, or premier global counterparts) is mandatory
• Professional Development: Certifications in Renewable Energy, Project Management, or Finance are an advantage

Why Join Spiro

Spiro is a Great Place to Work® Certified organization that values collaboration, growth, and inclusion.

We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact