Manager – Strategy & Operations (Founder's Office)

Location: Hyderabad
Work Mode: Work from Office
Working Days: 6 days a week
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Notice Period: Immediate joiners to 30 days preferred

We are looking for a Manager – Strategy & Operations to work closely with the Founder's Office and senior leadership team of a fast-growing EdTech company.

The candidate will be responsible for solving business problems analysing data improving operational efficiency and driving strategic projects across Sales Product Marketing Technology and Operations.

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Work with senior leadership on important projects focused on business growth revenue improvement and operational efficiency. Manage projects from planning to execution and track results.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and clean business data prepare dashboards monitor KPIs identify performance gaps and provide data-driven recommendations.

• Improve Business Operations: Identify operational challenges across departments and implement scalable solutions with clear timelines.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Sales Product Marketing Technology and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution of business initiatives.

• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with founders senior leaders and department heads to align priorities and ensure accountability.

• Performance Monitoring: Track project progress measure outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• from IIT/BITS and/or MBA from IIM.

• Minimum 4 years of total professional experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in Strategy Operations Business Operations (BizOps) or Founder's Office roles.

• Experience working with Series A or later-stage B2C startups; EdTech experience is preferred.

• Strong hands-on experience with advanced Excel or Google Sheets including Pivot Tables lookups and dashboard creation.

• Ability to analyse raw data identify business problems and recommend practical solutions.

• Experience working with multiple departments and delivering measurable business results.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Structured thinking problem-solving ability and a high sense of ownership.

• Fluency in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of SQL.

• Experience in consulting or venture capital followed by hands-on startup operating experience.

• Team management experience.

• Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership.

• Opportunity to own and drive strategic business initiatives.

• A chance to contribute to business growth and operational improvements.

• Exposure to a fast-growing EdTech and employability sector.

Important: This is an on-site role in Hyderabad. Candidates must be willing to relocate if required.