Position Summary

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives serves as a trusted partner, ensuring the effective functioning of the Deputy CEO's office through, strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, project follow-up, and executive communication support.

The role requires exceptional organizational ability, discretion, business acumen, strong communication skills, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced university environment involving academic, administrative, regulatory, industry, government, and international stakeholders.

Act as an extension of the Deputy CEO's office, driving execution, ensuring accountability, and facilitating decision-making across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Coordination & Follow-Up

- Track key institutional initiatives, projects, and action items originating from the Deputy CEO's office.
- Monitor progress against timelines and deliverables.
- Follow up with Deans, Directors, Registrar, functional heads, and external stakeholders.
- Escalate delays, risks, and dependencies appropriately.
- Prepare project status dashboards and executive summaries.

Communication Management

- Draft qualified emails, reports, speeches, presentations, and official communications.
- Review correspondence before submission to the Deputy CEO.
- Ensure timely responses to internal and external communications.
- Represent the Deputy CEO's office in coordination discussions when required.

Stakeholder Management

- Act as a primary coordination point between the me and:
- Academic leadership
- Administrative departments
- Industry partners
- Government agencies
- International collaborators

- Facilitate smooth information flow across stakeholders.

Meeting Governance

- Prepare agendas, briefing packs, and background materials.
- Record key decisions and action points.




- Ensure closure of assigned action items.
- Maintain records of executive committee meetings and strategic reviews.

Data Analysis & Reporting

- Develop executive dashboards and management reports.
- Analyze institutional performance data and present insights.
- Support preparation of Board, Governing Body, and leadership review presentations.
- Assist in institutional planning and monitoring activities.

Confidentiality & Governance

- Handle sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ensure compliance with university policies and governance protocols.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for executive decision-making.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's degree in Management, Administration, Public Policy, Education Management, or related field preferred.

Experience

- About 5 years of experience supporting senior executives.
- Experience in higher education, professional services, or large organizations preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder environments.

Skills & Competencies:

Business & Strategic Skills

- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Strategic planning support
- Process improvement

Communication

- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Professional presentation development
- Documentation and report preparation

Technology

- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Google Workspace
- AI productivity tools

Behavioural Competencies

- Absolute integrity and confidentiality
- High ownership and accountability
- Strong execution orientation
- Ability to influence without authority
- Excellent judgment and discretion
- Detail orientation with strategic thinking capability
- Ability to work under pressure and manage ambiguity

Professional maturity in dealing with senior stakeholders

📌 Manager, Strategic Initiatives (Barasat)
🏢 Adamas University
📍 Barasat