Director New Initiatives

6 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Sanlayan Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 60,00,000 per year

About Sanlayan

Sanlayan is building India's fastest-growing vertically integrated strategic electronics company. Founded by IIT-IIM alumni and backed by top-tier Indian VCs, Sanlayan designs and develops advanced electronic systems including radar, electronic warfare, and mission-critical avionics.

What Sanlayan offers

When you join Sanlayan, you are strengthening Bharat's strategic self-reliance, one indigenous capability at a time. You will be moving at a lightning speed, fuelled by purpose, resilience, and the urgency of national interest. At Sanlayan, we empower you to build a career of impact and purpose. You will shape the future of India's Defence. We invest in our people so they can deliver their best for Bharat with:

  • A unique growth journey tailored to your ambition
  • An inclusive, high-performance culture where you can thrive
  • A spirit of innovation powered by collaboration and curiosity
  • Direct access to inspiring leaders who help you go beyond

Derived from the Sanskrit word for "fusion", Sanlayan embodies the non-linear combination of ideas and execution to create exponential outcomes. At Sanlayan, fusion isn't a buzzword, it's our operating principle. We bring together engineering excellence, precise execution, and a collaborative ecosystem to deliver purposeful innovation

Position Title:

Director – New Initiatives

Reporting To:

Chief Executive Officer

Location:

Bangalore

Experience:

15+ years

Industry:

Defence / Aerospace / Strategic Technologies

Role Overview

This is a high-impact leadership role, intended for a professional with deep industry experience, exceptional strategic thinking, and operational execution capability. The Director – New Initiatives will work closely with the CEO to conceptualize and execute programs of strategic importance, drive technology partnerships, support international expansion, and act as a force multiplier for the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic partner to the CEO in driving high-priority initiatives across technology, business development, and global expansion.
  • Lead cross-functional programs that require alignment across internal and external stakeholders including PSUs, government organisations, Lead system Integrators, International OEMs, and Startups.
  • Develop and implement strategies for new market entry and international business development in Aerospace and Defence.
  • Maintain a pulse on the regulatory, geopolitical, and Defence tech landscape to anticipate risks and opportunities.
  • Represent the organization in select high-level engagements, conferences, and discussions.

Required Skill Sets

  • 15+ years of experience in the Defence, aerospace, or national security tech ecosystem.
  • Prior experience working closely with CXOs (preferably as Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Strategic Program Manager, or similar roles).
  • Strong understanding of GoI ministries, defence procurement procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated capability in business development, policy advocacy, and managing external affairs.
  • Exposure to international collaborations, offsets, exports, or technology partnerships.
  • Highly analytical, with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-changing strategic environments.

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