Strategy/Planning

Associate Director - Strategy

Gurgaon
Work Type: Full Time

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives that shape the company’s long-term direction, business performance, and organizational priorities.

  • Drive end-to-end strategy development, including opportunity identification, problem structuring, analytical modelling, and executive decision-making frameworks.

  • Oversee and guide multiple special projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business objectives, efficient governance, and timely execution across teams.

  • Serve as a senior thought partner to CXOs and business heads, influencing strategic choices with clear insights, business judgment, and data-backed recommendations.

  • Represent the organization externally in discussions with strategic partners, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders; drive collaborations that unlock transformative value.

  • Elevate internal strategic capabilities by mentoring team members, strengthening strategic processes, and institutionalizing analytical rigor and project management excellence.

  • Present to senior leadership and the Board through compelling narratives, deep insights, and well-structured business cases.


The Ideal Noisemaker

  • B.Tech/MBA from leading global or Indian universities.

  • 8–10 years of progressive experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, high-growth digital/consumer-tech companies, or leading MNCs.

  • Demonstrated success in leading complex, ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives with high business impact.

  • Prior experience in FMCG, consumer electronics, wearables, or eCommerce is a strong plus.

  • Exposure to investor-facing or partnership roles is an advantage.


Personal Attributes

  • Strategic Impact Orientation: Ability to think big, frame problems, and translate insights into clear strategic actions that move the needle.

  • Leadership & Ownership: Operates with strong accountability, inspires teams, and leads by example in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments.

  • Advanced Problem-Solving: Deep analytical orientation paired with structured, first-principles thinking; strong comfort with data and business modelling.

  • Tech & Consumer Affinity: Strong interest in consumer technology, digital ecosystems, personal electronics, and the quantified-self movement — a true “Noisemaker”!

  • Executive Communication: Exceptional clarity in written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment.



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