Job Title: Chief of Staff Product & Innovation Reporting To: Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) cum Co-Founder

Location:
Kolkata (Onsite
- Work from Office)

About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven Chief of Staff Product & Innovation to work closely with the CIO cum Co-Founder in driving Dot & Key's innovation agenda. The role will be responsible for enabling cross-functional execution, tracking innovation priorities, driving project governance, and ensuring timely commercialization of current products across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

- Partner with the CIO on innovation priorities, portfolio reviews, and strategic initiatives.
- Drive end-to-end tracking and execution of NPD projects from concept to launch.
- Coordinate with Product Development, Packaging, Regulatory, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams to ensure timely project delivery.
- Monitor project timelines, critical milestones, risks, and dependencies while driving timely resolution of bottlenecks.
- Own innovation dashboards, launch trackers, business reviews, and leadership updates.
- Support business case preparation, portfolio analysis,



and innovation performance tracking.
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment across internal teams, external partners, and third-party manufacturers.
- Drive process improvements to enhance speed-to-market and execution effectiveness.
- Support special projects related to product innovation, commercialization, and business growth. Preferred Skills & Know-how:
- Strong understanding of New Product Development (NPD) and product commercialization.
- Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Strong business acumen with an execution-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Experience

Requirements:

- Atleast 4-5 years of experience in Project Management / Innovation / Product Development / Strategy / Chief of Staff.
- MBA preferred from a reputed institute.
- Experience in Beauty / Skincare, Personal Care, FMCG, Consumer Goods, or D2C organizations preferred.

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