Founder's Office

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 15-25 LPA)

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

The Executive – Founder’s Office will serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Managing Director, supporting enterprise-wide planning, execution, and decision-making across multiple business verticals.

This is a high-impact role for a business-focused professional who can convert leadership vision into structured execution, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure momentum on critical strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Business Execution

• Partner closely with the Managing Director to plan, review, and execute strategic initiatives across business units.
• Translate leadership priorities into clear, actionable goals and execution roadmaps.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, expansion initiatives, and diversification strategies.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support long-term growth planning, market positioning, and strategic prioritization.

2. Executive Representation & Decision Support

• Represent the Managing Director in internal reviews, leadership meetings, and strategic discussions as required.
• Drive follow-through on decisions, action items, and ownership across teams.
• Provide structured insights, analysis, and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Take informed decisions on behalf of the Managing Director when required, ensuring business continuity.
• Maintain strict confidentiality across leadership, financial, and board-level matters.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership Coordination

• Act as a strategic bridge between the Managing Director’s office and business/function heads.
• Facilitate leadership reviews, prepare executive summaries, and track outcomes.
• Ensure alignment between central leadership and operational or regional teams.
• Drive accountability and timely execution of high-priority initiatives across functions.

4. Business Expansion & Strategic Partnerships

• Support expansion into new markets, segments, and geographies.
• Evaluate partnerships, alliances, and new business models.
• Engage with external stakeholders, partners, and senior leaders.
• Support feasibility studies, due diligence efforts, and strategic assessments.

5. Founder’s Office Governance & Operations

• Manage leadership priorities to maximize focus on high-impact decisions.
• Ensure structured documentation of meetings, decisions, and leadership directives.
• Act as a custodian of accurate, timely, and consistent information flow.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Commerce, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 6–14 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or Founder’s/CEO’s Office roles.
• Strong business acumen with proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and productivity tools.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.