Director – Strategic Initiatives (Founder/CEO Office)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Full Time
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- 4–8 yrs
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- Posted
- 6 days ago
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- In office
- Education
- MBA
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About The Sleep Company
The Sleep Company is recognized as India’s rapidly expanding D2C brand specializing in sleep and comfort products, utilizing patented Smart GRID technology. It serves over 500,000 customers with a diverse range featuring mattresses, pillows, toppers, and ergonomic seating. The company is aggressively scaling its presence through online and physical retail channels, supported by a growing network of experience centers nationwide.
Role Summary
This leadership role involves spearheading critical strategic initiatives across the enterprise, collaborating closely with the Founder, CFO, and senior leadership to fuel business growth, enhance profitability, drive transformational changes, and promote operational excellence. The position demands a mix of strategic insight, analytical rigor, and active execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cross-functional strategic projects from initial problem identification through to implementation.
- Champion initiatives aimed at accelerating growth, optimizing costs, and transforming business processes.
- Develop comprehensive business cases, perform detailed analyses, and deliver strategic recommendations.
- Oversee large-scale program management including timelines, governance frameworks, and alignment among stakeholders.
- Monitor key business metrics to spot performance issues and identify areas for improvement.
- Assist leadership with strategic decisions, including market evaluations and special assignments.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Possesses 4 to 8 years of professional experience, ideally gained in leading management consulting firms.
- Exhibits strong business understanding, robust problem-solving capabilities, and excellent analytical skills.
- Demonstrates exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Has a proven track record in leading cross-functional projects with tangible results.
- Has completed an MBA from a reputed premier institute, preferred.
Success Metrics
- Achieve significant revenue increases and cost reductions.
- Successfully roll out strategic initiatives across the organization.
- Enhance rigor in execution and improve governance practices across departments.
- Establish oneself as a trusted strategic advisor to the leadership team.