ABOUT CALINOVA GROUP

Calinova Group is a high-growth DeepTech enterprise building businesses at the intersection of technology, digital infrastructure and next-generation data-driven solutions. With an ambitious growth strategy and significant investments planned across its businesses, Calinova is entering a transformational phase of scale, institutionalisation and capital-market readiness.

The Opportunity

Join Calinova as Executive Operations Associate and work closely with the Leadership team on strategic priorities, business planning and cross-functional execution. This role is ideal for an ambitious early-career professional who can turn ideas into action, bring structure to complex initiatives, and help leadership track progress against business goals.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the leadership team in translating business priorities into actionable plans, milestones and deliverables.
- Coordinate strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives across business, technology, finance, operations, marketing and people functions.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis and business research to support decision-making.
- Prepare presentations, executive briefs, business reports, meeting agendas and management updates.
- Track project timelines, key performance indicators (KPIs), action items, risks and dependencies; follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely closure.
- Support business planning, performance reviews and the development of dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
- Coordinate leadership meetings, record key decisions and monitor follow-through on agreed actions.
- Assist with business cases, financial analysis, feasibility assessments and strategic partnership research.




- Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to strengthen efficiency and accountability.
- Handle special projects assigned by the leadership team and maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive business information.

Candidate Profile Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Experience: 1–3 years of experience in business operations, strategy, management consulting, project/program coordination, business analysis or a CEO’s office role.

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking & Problem-Solving | Business Research & Analysis | Project Coordination | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Executive Communication | Presentation Development | KPI Tracking & Reporting | Process Improvement | Stakeholder Management | Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint | Confidentiality & Professional Judgment

Key Performance Indicators

- Timely execution and follow-up of strategic initiatives and leadership action items.
- Accuracy and clarity of executive presentations, reports and business analysis.
- Effective tracking of project milestones, KPIs, risks and dependencies.
- Quality of coordination across teams and timely resolution or escalation of blockers.




- Identification and implementation of practical process improvements.
- Reliability, ownership and responsiveness in supporting CEO priorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical and highly organized, with 1–3 years of experience and the ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, evolving business environment. They should be able to manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, take ownership of deliverables and move between research, planning and hands-on execution. Exposure to technology, Deep Tech, startups, digital infrastructure or high-growth businesses will be an advantage. Location & Reporting

Location: Kozhikode, Kerala

Travel: Occasional travel to project locations, corporate offices and business meetings as required.

Reports to: CEO / Managing Director [email protected]

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home

Application Question(s):
- How many years of relevant experience do you have in Business Operations, Strategy, Project Coordination, Business Analysis or Management Consulting?
- Have you previously worked directly with a CEO, MD, Founder or Senior Leadership team?
- Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including preparing business reports, presentations, dashboards and data analysis?
- Are you willing to work full time from Kozhikode, Kerala, and undertake occasional business travel as required?
- What is your current CTC?
- Are you available to join immediately or within the next 30 days?

Work Location: In person

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