Chief of Staff

JOB DESCRIPTION: JOB TITLE: Chief of Staff – Operational Excellence DEPARTMENT: CEO / Managing Director's Office JOB CATEGORY: Strategic & Operational Governance LOCATION: All Hi-Tech Units (Rabale, Khopoli & Ghansoli) REPORTS TO: CEO / Managing Director ABOUT HI-TECH: Founded in 1989, Hi-Tech Radiators is a global leader in galvanized radiators and corrugated tanks for transformers. Serving Siemens, ABB, Hitachi, Toshiba, Wesco, and other global OEMs, the company operates across Europe, Middle East, Africa, USA, Taiwan, and India. Facilities: - Tank Division: MIDC, Rabale, Navi Mumbai - Radiator Division: Khopoli, Maharashtra - Headquarters: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai ROLE PURPOSE: The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic advisor and execution partner to the CEO / Managing Director, driving organisational efficiency, governance, and transformation initiatives across Hi-Tech’s multiple business units. The role blends business strategy, financial planning, and operational excellence with a consulting-driven approach to accelerate growth and ensure seamless execution of enterprise priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic & Financial Governance - Partner with the CEO / Managing Director to develop and monitor strategic roadmaps, business plans, and performance metrics. - Oversee corporate financial dashboards, MIS, and strategic investment analyses. - Support key capital and M&A initiatives including IPO readiness, business diversification, and expansion strategies. - Evaluate financial performance of divisions and drive cross-functional cost optimization programs. - Act as the financial conscience of key strategic decisions and ensure risk-adjusted returns. Consulting & Transformation - Bring structured problem-solving methodologies and consulting best practices to drive transformation. - Work on end-to-end business improvement initiatives across multi-regional plants and business verticals. - Build execution frameworks for productivity, automation, and digital transformation. - Lead special projects directly under the CEO / Managing Director’s Office (e.g., strategic tie-ups, partnerships, investor presentations). Program & Operational Excellence - Ensure alignment between strategy and execution across all business heads. - Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across key strategic programs. - Prepare executive dashboards, management briefs, and board-level presentations. - Coordinate multi-plant, multi-location initiatives with clear accountability frameworks. Stakeholder & Communication Management - Serve as an interface between the CEO / Managing Director, internal leadership, and external stakeholders. - Lead investor communication, key partnership reviews, and high-impact management meetings. - Manage confidential business information with discretion and maturity. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS: Qualification: MBA (Finance) or CA with an Engineering degree — non negotiable. Experience: 8–10 years with a reputed consulting organisation (Big 4 or equivalent) handling strategic, financial, or operational mandates. Competencies: Strong financial and analytical acumen, business transformation mindset, program management capability, and board-level communication skills. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA: - Must have handled multi-regional locations and be well-travelled across business geographies. - Possess deep understanding of money markets and act as a smart investor with a personal net worth of ₹3.00 crore or more. - Residence: Preferably staying in Mumbai – Worli / Bandra region or nearby. - Exposure to IPO, corporate finance, and investor relations preferred. - Proven track record of executive collaboration, business foresight, and organizational governance. REPORTING & IMPACT: Reports directly to the CEO / Managing Director and serves as the strategic anchor to translate vision into measurable execution. The position demands high discretion, analytical depth, and leadership maturity to influence across the organisation.