This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Mumbai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly analytical and execution-driven professional to join our team in a Strategic Initiatives role. This position is designed for individuals who thrive at the intersection of strategy, operations, and business transformation. You will work closely with leadership to identify high-impact opportunities, shape long-term direction, and drive cross-functional initiatives that accelerate organizational growth and competitive advantage.

This role requires strong strategic thinking, structured problem-solving ability, and hands-on execution experience across energetic business environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Business Direction

- Partner with senior leadership to define corporate and business unit strategies aligned with long-term goals.
- Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Translate high-level vision into structured roadmaps, OKRs, and measurable outcomes.
- Identify new growth opportunities, expansion strategies, and strategic partnerships.

Strategic Execution & Program Leadership

- Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives from ideation to implementation.
- Develop business cases, financial models, and impact assessments to support investment decisions.
- Drive execution discipline by defining milestones, KPIs, governance frameworks, and reporting structures.
- Anticipate risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.

Performance & Impact Analysis

- Track initiative performance against defined success metrics.
- Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and optimize execution.




- Prepare executive-level presentations and reports to communicate progress, risks, and outcomes.

Organizational Alignment & Change Management

- Collaborate with product, operations, finance, and business teams to ensure strategic alignment.
- Influence stakeholders across levels without direct authority.
- Drive change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new processes or business models.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strategic Thinking

- Strong ability to connect macro-level trends with business-level implications.
- Experience developing multi-year strategic plans and annual operating frameworks.
- Ability to prioritize high-impact initiatives in ambiguous environments.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

- Expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Proficiency in building financial models and scenario analyses.
- Strong quantitative skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Execution Excellence

- Demonstrated track record of leading large, cross-functional programs.
- Strong project management skills with focus on timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- High ownership mindset with bias toward action.

Communication & Influence

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to create compelling executive presentations and strategic narratives.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.

Experience & Background

- 3–12 years of experience in Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Consulting, Business Operations, Investment Analysis, or related roles.
- Experience in high-growth startups, consulting firms, or large enterprises preferred.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus but not mandatory.
- Exposure to financial modeling, market expansion strategy, M&A; analysis, or digital transformation initiatives is advantageous.

📌 Strategic Initiatives (Mumbai)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Mumbai