Senior Project Manager - Chief of Staff

Sr Project Manager:

Key Markers for a Chief of Staff Role / PM Role:

1. Strategic Thinking:

- Ability to understand the MD/CEO vision and translate it into actionable business priorities.

2. Executive Stakeholder Management:

- Strong ability to work with CXOs, business heads, board members and senior external stakeholders.

3. Business Acumen:

- Understanding of P&L, business performance, strategy, operations and commercial drivers.

4. Program & Project Management:

- Experience managing multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously and ensuring timely execution.

5. Executive Communication:

- Excellent verbal and written communication, including preparing presentations, MIS, board notes and executive briefs.

6. Problem Solving & Decision Making:

- Ability to analyse complex issues, identify solutions and make recommendations to senior leadership.

7. Cross-Functional Coordination:

- Ability to drive alignment across Finance, HR, Operations, Sales, Technology, Legal and other functions.

8. Performance Tracking & Governance:

- Establishing KPIs, tracking action items, reviewing business performance and ensuring accountability.

9. Confidentiality & Discretion:

- High level of maturity and ability to handle sensitive business, people and strategic information.

10. Ownership & Execution Orientation:

- Should act as an extension of the CEO/MD, proactively.