Program Manager, Strategy

Location: India

Experience: 5?7 years, including time in strategy consulting

About The Role

We're looking for a sharp, driven Program Manager to work directly alongside our leadership team and help turn priorities into results. You'll be the person who connects the dots across functions, drives the most important initiatives from idea to execution, and makes sure nothing critical falls through the cracks.

This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role for someone who thinks like a strategist, acts like an operator, and doesn't want to be told what to do next. You'll get exposure to how the business is really run and a seat close to the decisions that shape it.

What You'll Do

- Drive strategic initiatives end to end. Own cross-functional projects from problem definition through execution, setting timelines, aligning stakeholders, and making sure work lands on time and with impact.
- Act as a force multiplier for leadership. Help leadership prioritize, prepare for key meetings, follow through on decisions, and keep the organization focused on what matters most.
- Bring structure to ambiguity. Break down complex, loosely defined problems into clear hypotheses, analyses, and action plans, the way you would on a consulting engagement.

- Run the operating rhythm. Set up and manage business reviews, goal tracking, leadership meetings, and performance dashboards that keep teams accountable.
- Create board-quality communication. Build crisp, compelling presentations for leadership, board meetings, investors, and internal town halls that tell a clear story backed by data.
- Be the connective tissue across teams.

Work with product, operations, supply chain, marketing, finance, and HR to resolve blockers, align priorities, and ensure smooth handoffs.

- Spot problems and opportunities early. Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies,



or new ideas and bring forward recommendations, not just observations.
- Handle special projects. Take on high-priority, time-sensitive assignments as the business needs evolve, from market analysis to current initiative launches.

What We're Looking For

- 5?7 years of experience, with at least 2?3 years in strategy consulting (MBB, Big 4 strategy practices, or boutique firms) or a similar strategy/BizOps role.
- Experience in the CPG/FMCG industry, either in-house or through consulting engagements, is strongly preferred. Familiarity with areas like brand portfolio strategy, go-to-market, supply chain, or channel and distribution dynamics is a plus.
- Strong structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to move quickly from analysis to recommendation to action.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; you can simplify complex ideas and tailor your message to senior executives and frontline teams alike.
- Exceptional deck-making skills in PowerPoint or Google Slides, with a strong sense of storylining, visual clarity, and executive-level polish.
- A genuine self-starter who takes initiative, owns outcomes, and is comfortable operating with minimal direction.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- High judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Comfort with data: strong Excel/Sheets skills; exposure to BI tools is a plus.
- MBA or equivalent from a reputed institution is preferred but not mandatory.

Who Will Thrive Here You're someone who's intellectually curious, low-ego, and happiest when you're making things happen. You enjoy being close to leadership and the big picture, but you're equally willing to roll up your sleeves on the details. People trust you to get things done, and you leave every project better organized than you found it.

Program

Management, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Management and Communication

📌 PROJECT MANAGER - Strategy Execution (Bengaluru)
🏢 Happiest Minds Technologies
📍 Bengaluru