Chief Of Staff To MD's Office

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Leadership

• Partner closely with the Managing Director to plan, review, and execute key strategic initiatives across Groups automobile dealerships and Motor Ventures .
• Translate the MD's vision into actionable business goals and ensure alignment across leadership teams.
• Evaluate new business opportunities, dealership expansions, and diversification strategies.
• Drive cross-functional discussions to identify challenges, assess performance trends, and recommend strategic actions.
• Support the MD in defining business priorities, market positioning, and long-term growth objectives.

2. Executive Representation & Decision Support

• Represent the Managing Director in internal reviews, strategic meetings, and leadership interactions.
• Ensure key decisions, discussions, and action items are followed through with ownership and accountability.
• Provide well-reasoned inputs and strategic insights to aid the MD in decision-making.
• Step in to make critical decisions on behalf of the MD in his absence, ensuring business continuity.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all matters pertaining to management and board-level deliberations.

3. Leadership Coordination

• Act as a strategic link between the MD's office and various business heads across dealership, operations, and finance functions.
• Facilitate regular leadership reviews — preparing key points, summarizing discussions, and driving follow-up actions.
• Coordinate between central and regional teams to ensure alignment on business objectives and operational direction.
• Drive accountability among stakeholders for timely completion of critical business initiatives.

4. Business Expansion & Strategic Partnerships

• Collaborate with the MD and senior leadership to drive PMV's expansion into new metros and strengthen its collaboration with Uber Technologies Inc.
• Evaluate potential partnerships, alliances, and new business models to enhance the Group's automotive footprint.
• Engage with external partners, OEMs, and strategic stakeholders to build long-term business relationships.
• Support due diligence and feasibility studies for new dealerships or ventures.

5. Founder's Office Administration & Governance

• Manage the MD's key priorities, ensuring time is optimized for high-impact discussions and decisions.
• Ensure effective documentation of meeting outcomes, strategic decisions, and board directives for seamless execution.
• Act as a custodian of information flow within the MD's office — ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and trust in handling sensitive business information.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have:

• Graduate in Business Administration / Engineering / Commerce or related field.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, ideally in strategy, operations, or Founders/CEO's office roles within automotive, logistics, or large diversified business environments.
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and operational understanding.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint / Google Workspace/ Outlook/ MS Teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational ability and emotional maturity.
• Must demonstrate integrity, discretion, and decisiveness.

Compensation / Budget

Considering experience (10 + years) and the strategic nature of the position:

• CTC Range: 18 – 25 Lakhs per annum
  
  (depending on experience, leadership exposure, and operational skill set)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A self-driven, strategic thinker who can anticipate the MD's needs and proactively address them.
• Capable of making sound decisions independently when the MD is unavailable.
• Hands-on leader with strong execution capability.
• Excellent in stakeholder management — balancing senior leadership, operational teams, and partners.
• Resilient, reliable, and able to work in high-pressure, fast-changing environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and business units.
• Demonstrated humility and approachability — someone who earns respect and trust, enabling smooth information flow and effective collaboration across the organization.