We are looking for a highly driven, execution-focused Executive Director who can work closely with the Founder and leadership team to drive the company’s strategic and operational priorities.
This is not a conventional administrative or corporate position. The Executive Director will function as a key leadership partner, converting business vision into measurable outcomes, coordinating execution across departments, solving complex problems, and ensuring accountability throughout the organisation.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities may evolve quickly. This position is suited to a builder who values ownership, leadership responsibility, business impact, and the opportunity to play a central role in scaling an organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership and Execution
- Translate the Founder’s vision and company objectives into actionable business plans.
- Lead the execution of strategic initiatives across departments.
- Define measurable goals, timelines, responsibilities, and expected outcomes.
- Independently manage high-priority and business-critical projects.
- Identify growth opportunities and support long-term business planning.
Organisational Leadership
- Work closely with department heads to maintain alignment with company priorities.
- Coordinate activities across operations, technology, sales, marketing, finance, and other functions.
- Ensure that leadership decisions are communicated and implemented effectively.
- Build a culture of accountability, discipline, collaboration, and performance.
- Support the development of organisational structures, processes, and leadership capabilities.
Business Performance and Accountability
- Monitor departmental performance, project progress, and key business metrics.
- Conduct regular reviews with department heads and project owners.
- Identify delays, inefficiencies, and execution gaps.
- Implement corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Hold stakeholders accountable for agreed commitments, deadlines, and deliverables.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Anticipate operational and strategic challenges before they escalate.
- Analyse complex business problems and recommend practical solutions.
- Make informed decisions using data, business judgment, and organisational priorities.
- Take ownership of outcomes instead of merely coordinating tasks.
- Resolve cross-functional conflicts and remove execution bottlenecks.
Founder and Board Support
- Act as a trusted leadership partner to the Founder.
- Provide regular updates on business performance, risks, priorities, and opportunities.
- Prepare reports, presentations, reviews, and strategic recommendations.
- Support important business meetings, partnerships, negotiations, and leadership discussions.
- Handle confidential and sensitive business information with complete discretion.
Flexibility and Responsiveness
- Respond quickly to urgent and business-critical priorities.
- Adapt to changing market conditions, company requirements, and strategic priorities.
- Remain composed and solution-oriented during high-pressure situations.
- Be available beyond standard working hours when genuinely required for critical business matters.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Operations, Technology, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of experience in business leadership, strategy, operations, consulting, startup management, or a similar role.
- Proven experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of business operations, performance management, and organisational execution.
- Excellent communication, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong business judgment and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Experience working in a startup, technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or high-growth organisation will be preferred.
Essential Leadership Traits
- Strong ownership mindset
- Bias for action and execution
- High emotional maturity
- Integrity, loyalty, and discretion
- Excellent professional discipline
- Strong work ethic
- Solution-oriented approach
- Ability to manage ambiguity
- Confidence to take difficult decisions
- Consistency under pressure
Performance Measurement
Performance in this position will be evaluated based on:
- Speed and quality of execution
- Achievement of strategic and operational goals
- Business impact delivered
- Improvement in organisational efficiency
- Performance and accountability across teams
- Ability to solve complex business problems
- Quality of reporting and decision-making
- Trust established with the Founder and leadership team
- Consistency during demanding business phases
Role Reality Check
This position is not suitable for candidates looking for a rigid job description, limited responsibility, fixed working boundaries, or a low-intensity work environment.
It is designed for experienced professionals who enjoy building organisations, taking ownership, solving difficult problems, leading teams, and working closely with senior leadership.
Why Join Us?
- Work directly with the Founder and senior leadership team.
- Influence important business and organisational decisions.
- Lead strategic initiatives with company-wide impact.
- Gain exposure across multiple business functions.
- Play a key role in building and scaling a high-growth organisation.
- Receive significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- What is your current and expected compensation?
- Have you previously worked directly with founders, promoters, or senior management?
Work Location: In person
