Strategy Associate

TATA ELXSI; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Elxsi in Thiruvananthapuram, India, invites experienced professionals to drive strategic initiatives across performance, growth, and efficiency. You will collaborate across functions to build forecasting models, dashboards, and actionable plans that align with business goals and client needs.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross‑functional collaboration, and strong ownership to shape future capabilities and market success.

Qualifications

• MBA in Strategy, Marketing or Operations with Engineering background.
• 2–4 years in Business Operations, Business Development, R&D or related roles in Automotive or similar domain.
• Strong communicator who can present insights to senior management.
• Analytical, data-driven, and capable of driving ownership and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects for performance improvement, cost optimization, and growth.
• Develop forecasting models, dashboards, and business analyses to inform decisions.
• Support annual planning, KPI deployment, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Translate strategies into actionable programs with measurable outcomes.
• Design scalable processes and tools to drive efficiency and growth.
• Engage stakeholders across functions and manage workshops and communications.
• Build client and stakeholder relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Monitor industry and market trends to propose strategic actions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Agile/fast-paced environment

Education

MBA in Strategy/Marketing/Operations with Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Opportunities unlimited for everyone - be bold, curious, and seek to shape the future. Explore what's possible, discover what you love to do, and find accelerated paths for growth. At Tata Elxsi, You Matter!

Tata Elxsi works with leading OEMs and suppliers in the automotive & transportation industries for R&D, Design and Product Engineering Services, right from architecture to launch and beyond. We bring together technologies that accelerate development & testing of connected autonomous and electric cars & off-highway vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and independently manage strategic projects focused on performance improvement, cost optimization, organizational effectiveness, and business transformation.
• Collaborate in the development and presentation of forecasting models, business metrics, reports, dashboards, and analyses to support decision-making.
• Contribute to annual planning processes, including goal setting, KPI deployment, budgeting, and business forecasting.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and assist in translating business strategies into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Design and improve scalable processes, tools, and procedures to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Engage with stakeholders across functions, facilitate workshops, and ensure effective communication throughout project execution.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Track industry, market, and technology trends to derive insights and recommend strategic actions.
• Support branding and positioning initiatives for the business unit through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• MBA (Strategy, Marketing, or Operations specialization preferred) with an Engineering background.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in Business Operations, Business Development, R&D, Services, or related functions within the Automotive or similar domain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present insights effectively to senior management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic business environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to support scalable growth initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Strategy, Operations, or Consulting within a high‑growth organization.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of business intelligence and visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Understanding industry trends, market analysis, and business performance metrics.

Key Success Factors:

• Ability to drive impactful business initiatives and strategic projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Effective use of data and insights to influence business decisions.
• Contribution to operational excellence and business growth objectives.

Opportunities Await You at Tata Elxsi