Manager - Strategy & Operations (Founder's Office) in Hyderabad, भारत

Job Description: Manager – Strategy & Operations (Founder's Office)

Location: Hyderabad
Work Mode: Work from Office
Working Days: 6 days a week
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Notice Period: Immediate joiners to 30 days preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager – Strategy & Operations to work closely with the Founder's Office and senior leadership team of a fast-growing EdTech company.

The candidate will be responsible for solving business problems, analysing data, improving operational efficiency, and driving strategic projects across Sales, Product, Marketing, Technology, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Work with senior leadership on important projects focused on business growth, revenue improvement, and operational efficiency. Manage projects from planning to execution and track results.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and clean business data, prepare dashboards, monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps, and provide data-driven recommendations.

• Improve Business Operations: Identify operational challenges across departments and implement scalable solutions with clear timelines.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Sales, Product, Marketing, Technology, and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of business initiatives.

• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with founders, senior leaders, and department heads to align priorities and ensure accountability.

• Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, measure outcomes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• https://jobeax.com/link/2DENLGgQM7whDhaE from IIT/BITS and/or MBA from IIM.

• Minimum 4 years of total professional experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in Strategy, Operations, Business Operations (BizOps), or Founder's Office roles.

• Experience working with Series A or later-stage B2C startups; EdTech experience is preferred.

• Strong hands-on experience with advanced Excel or Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, lookups, and dashboard creation.

• Ability to analyse raw data, identify business problems, and recommend practical solutions.

• Experience working with multiple departments and delivering measurable business results.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Structured thinking, problem-solving ability, and a high sense of ownership.

• Fluency in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of SQL.

• Experience in consulting or venture capital, followed by hands-on startup operating experience.

• Team management experience.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership.

• Opportunity to own and drive strategic business initiatives.

• A chance to contribute to business growth and operational improvements.

• Exposure to a fast-growing EdTech and employability sector.

Important: This is an on-site role in Hyderabad. Candidates must be willing to relocate if required.