POSITION OVERVIEW Job Title

Manager / Senior Manager – Business Strategy & PMS

Department

Strategy & Business Excellence

Location

Nashik, Maharashtra

Experience

8 – 10 Years

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting To

CHRO

Team Management

2–4 Strategy Analysts ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a seasoned and results-driven Business Strategy professional with deep expertise in Performance Management Systems (PMS), KPI design, and KRA frameworks. The ideal candidate will shape organizational strategy, deploy robust performance management architecture, and ensure alignment between business goals and operational execution across all functions. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role requiring strong analytical acumen, leadership, and a thorough command of multiple strategy and PMS frameworks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A.

Business

Strategy & Planning

Lead the annual and long-range strategic planning process aligned with the organization's vision and mission.

Conduct macro-environmental analysis using PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, SWOT/TOWS, and industry benchmarking.

Facilitate strategy workshops with senior leadership and translate objectives into actionable plans.

Monitor strategic initiative execution and present insights through dashboards and leadership reports. B.

Performance Management

System (KPI & KRA)

Design, implement, and continuously improve the organization-wide Performance Management System.

Define and cascade KPIs and KRAs across business units, departments, teams, and individual contributors.

Establish performance review cycles (quarterly, bi-annual, annual) aligned with strategic milestones.

Collaborate with HR to integrate PMS with appraisal, rewards, and talent development processes.

Build PMS dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools using Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.

Drive a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous performance improvement.

C.

Frameworks

Application & Governance

Apply and govern strategy and performance frameworks including:

Balanced Scorecard (BSC)



– Financial, Customer, Internal Process, and Learning perspectives

OKR (Objectives & Key Results) – Company, departmental, and individual OKRs

MBO (Management by Objectives) – Goal-setting and appraisal integration

Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment) for strategy execution alignment

Six Sigma / Lean / DMAIC for process excellence and performance gap closure

Customize frameworks to organizational maturity levels and sector-specific requirements.

Benchmark performance against industry standards, global best practices, and competitor data.

D.

Stakeholder

Reporting & Cross-functional Collaboration

Prepare Board-level and CXO-level strategy decks, performance reports, and presentations.

Align departmental OKRs/KPIs with enterprise-wide strategic objectives.

Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, Sales, and Marketing for integrated performance planning.

Present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and confidence.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical & Functional Skills

Mastery of KPI/KRA design, cascading logic, weightage models, and performance tracking.

Proficiency in strategy frameworks: BSC, OKR, MBO, SWOT, TOWS, Ansoff, BCG, GE Matrix, Porter's Five Forces.

Hands-on experience with PMS tools, ERP performance modules, or HRMS platforms.

Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint;

experience with Power BI or Tableau for dashboards.

Strong financial acumen – P&L; understanding, ROI analysis, cost-benefit analysis.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or DMAIC process improvement methodologies.

Behavioural Competencies

Strategic thinking with the ability to bridge vision and ground-level execution.





Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-first mindset.

Robust leadership, influence, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication with board-level presentation skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a energetic WFO environment in Nashik.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education

MBA (Strategy / Finance) from a reputed B-School; B.E./B.Tech preferred

Certifications

PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Certified BSC Professional (preferred)

Total Experience

8 – 10 Years in Business Strategy, Corporate Planning, or PMS

Domain Exposure

IT Industry

Leadership Exp.

Minimum 3 years managing a team or leading cross-functional projects

Location Preference

Candidates based in or willing to relocate to Nashik (WFO Mandatory) STRATEGY & PMS FRAMEWORK EXPERTISE Strategic Analysis

SWOT, TOWS Matrix, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, Ansoff Matrix, BCG Matrix, GE-McKinsey Matrix, Value Chain Analysis

Business Modelling

Business Model Canvas, Scenario Planning, Blue Ocean Strategy, Strategic Mapping

Performance Mgmt.

Balanced Scorecard (BSC), OKR Framework, MBO, KPI Trees, KRA Matrices, SMART Goal Setting, 360-Degree Feedback

Strategy Execution

Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment), Cascaded Scorecards, Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Process Excellence

Lean, Six Sigma (DMAIC / DMADV), Kaizen, TQM, Root Cause Analysis

Digital Tools

Power BI, Tableau, SAP Strategy Management, Oracle EPM, or equivalent PMS platforms WHAT WE OFFER

High-impact strategic leadership role with direct C-Suite visibility and collaboration.

Competitive CTC with performance-linked incentives and annual bonuses.

Opportunity to influence and shape the strategic direction of a growing organization.

Collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment in Nashik.

Sponsorship for relevant certifications and continuous professional development.

Structured 5-day work week with a professional, collaborative WFO culture.

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