Strategic Planning Specialist

SolarSquare; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SolarSquare is seeking a highly analytical planning leader to anchor the planning function and work directly with the executive team to design strategic initiatives. You will monitor business health, drive operational execution, and translate complex realities into actionable strategies, partnering with Sales, Operations and Design to remove roadblocks and accelerate growth.

The role requires strong analytical problem solving, stakeholder management, and proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel/Sheets

Qualifications

• 4–6 years experience in strategy, planning, founder’s office or management consulting.
• Core competencies: analytical problem-solving, strategic foresight, stakeholder management.
• Technical proficiency: PowerPoint, Excel/Google Sheets, data visualization (Power BI/Tableau); coding optional.
• Ownership: ability to drive projects independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Anchor Planning team and work with CXOs to design strategic initiatives.
• Create and track the company's annual operating plan.
• Plan and drive strategic projects with clear milestones.
• Build tracking systems to spot early warning signs and risks.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Design to clear roadblocks and fix delays.
• Bridge between on-ground teams and leadership to align goals.
• Analyze data to improve sales speed and team efficiency.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic foresight

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Project ownership

Data storytelling

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel/Google Sheets

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

At SolarSquare, we are building the Home-Energy brand of future India. We help households switch to rooftop solar and move away from traditional coal-based electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales), and financing solar systems for homeowners across India.

In just 3 years, we have scaled to become the leading residential solar brand in India. We are obsessed with quality, customer service, and innovation to make it simple for homes to switch to solar. We are now looking for leaders to join us on this mission.

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly analytical and driven professional to anchor our Planning team. This role involves working directly with CXOs to design strategic initiatives, proactively monitor business health, and drive operational execution. You will act as the analytical engine for leadership, translating complex business realities into clear, actionable strategies.
• Key Responsibilities
• Work directly with the executive team to create and track the company's annual operating plan.
• Plan and drive key strategic projects, breaking them down into clear, measurable milestones.
• Build tracking systems to spot early warning signs and business risks before they cause problems.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Design teams to clear everyday roadblocks and fix process delays.
• Act as a bridge between on-ground teams and leadership to ensure everyone is working toward the same goals.
• Analyze business data to find practical ways to improve sales speed and everyday team efficiency.
• Turn complex data into simple, actionable recommendations to help the management team make fast decisions.

Qualifications & Key Attributes

Experience: 4-6 years of experience, ideally in strategy, planning, founder’s office, or management consulting environments.

Core Competencies: Exceptional analytical problem-solving abilities, strategic foresight, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of PowerPoint, Excel/Google Sheets; proficiency in data visualization (Power BI/Tableau). Comfort with coding is an add-on

Ownership: Independently able to drive projects in a fast-paced environment.