COO's Office Strategy

JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Name: COO’s Office Strategy & ManagementReporting To: COOLocation: PatnaAbout HuskHusk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning climate-resilient company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The CEO has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 climate leaders in the world. The company’s AI-powered platform provides 24/7 clean, renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services,including e-commerce and credit-financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well ascommunity-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is &;Powering Rural Prosperity&driving economic growth and social wellbeing in rural communities while also nurturing the planet by deploying low-carbon technology.Benefits:Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that align with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent performance review and reward processes that are gender neutral, maternity and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions with special attention given to the safety and security of our women employees, 18-day annual paid leave, family health insurance. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance, giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.Position objective:The COO’s Office – Strategy & Management role serves as a strategic and operational extension of the COO. This position acts as a central coordinating point between the COO and all business units, ensuring smooth execution of key programs, cross-functional alignment, and timely escalation of issues.The role demands a highly versatile, analytical, and proactive individual capable of:● Driving strategic project execution● Monitoring cross-functional workstreams● Enhancing operational efficiency● Supporting innovation and transformation initiatives● Ensuring visibility and accountability across teams reporting to the COOThe ideal candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually sharp, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimalsupervision.Key Responsibilities Include:1. Workstream Monitoring & Cross-Functional Coordination● Oversee, track, and coordinate workstreams across all teams reporting to the COO, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.● Act as the central support point for cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely progress and issue resolution.● Maintain strong communication with functional leaders to gather updates, align priorities, and supportinterdepartmental requirements.2. Operational Efficiency & Process Implementation● Lead the design, rollout, and monitoring of operational processes that enhance efficiency, consistency, and productivity across teams.● Identify opportunities for workflow optimization and standardization; develop improved systems andpractices.● Ensure adoption and compliance across teams by providing clarity, training, and follow-up.3. Performance Tracking & KPI Management● Develop and maintain performance dashboards for all COO-reporting functions.● Monitor KPIs, deliverables, milestones, and timelines to ensure accountability and operational clarity.● Highlight performance gaps, risks, or delays and drive corrective actions in coordination with team leads.● Provide structured weekly/monthly updates to the COO with actionable insights.4. Support for Innovation & Strategic Initiatives● Assist the COO in evaluating, coordinating, and executing strategic initiatives, both operational andinnovation-led.● Support pilot programs, new process rollouts, and special projects by providing planning, executionoversight, and documentation.● Engage with cross-functional stakeholders for data gathering, alignment, and project implementation.● Track initiative progress, identify dependencies, and ensure timely completion of activities.5. Executive Support & Business Prioritization● Assist the COO in planning priorities, preparing agendas, and maintaining structured follow-up on key action items.● Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefs for internal and external stakeholders.● Ensure that meetings, reviews, and discussions are supported with accurate data, analysis, and insights.Requirements:● Education: MBA from a top-tier institution (IIM, IIT, ISB, BITS) is mandatory. Bachelor's degree from a top tier institution is also mandatory.Experience:o Minimum 3 years of experience in operations, program/project management, strategy, investorrelations, or a combination thereof.o Exposure to high-growth startups or dynamic industries is a significant advantage.● Skills & Abilities:o Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret complexdatasets.o Advanced proficiency in Excel for data visualization and analysis.o Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record of creating impactfuldecks for senior leadership and board meetings.o Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive execution in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.o Strong process orientation and workflow management skills.o Extremely bright and sharp, with the ability to handle complexity and maintain confidentiality.o Willingness to handle both high-level strategic tasks and detailed administrative duties.o Ability to handle multiple time zones with ease.● Location - Patna (The role may require travel based on business needs)