Lead Managing Director's Office

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Designation: Lead - Managing Directors Office

Company : Godrej Agrovet GAVL Corporate

Location: Mumbai HO

Job Title: Lead - Managing Directors Office

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Function: Directors Office

Business: GAVL Corporate

Location: Mumbai

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

GIG is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods real estate agriculture chemicals and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies across 18 countries.

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)

Godrej Agrovet At Godrej Agrovet a food and agriculture conglomerate we are dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

Purpose

The Lead Managing Directors Office will play a pivotal role in driving alignment speed and execution across GAVLs strategic priorities.
Reporting to the Managing Director the incumbent will lead the day-to-day operations governance and coordination of the Managing Directors Office (MDO) ensuring that the MDs vision is translated into action across the organization.

This is a high-impact role that combines strategic thinking cross-functional orchestration and executive effectiveness serving as the connective force between leadership intent and organizational execution.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment & Business Execution

• Partner with the Head of Strategy to translate the Managing Directors priorities into clear business actions and measurable outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and transformation projects that advance GAVLs growth value and potential.
• Coordinate leadership reviews strategic dashboards and progress tracking across businesses and corporate functions.
• Ensure decision readiness for the MD providing data-driven insights context and recommendations.

2. Office of the Managing Director Operations

• Manage the rhythm governance and efficiency of the Managing Directors Office.
• Drive leadership meeting cadences including agenda design content preparation and action follow-up.
• Represent the MDs office in relevant forums when delegated ensuring continuity and follow-through on key initiatives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with business heads function leaders and external stakeholders.

3. Communication & Decision Support

• Develop high-quality briefs presentations and strategic communication for the Managing Directors internal and external engagements.
• Synthesize complex issues into crisp analyses insights and decision-support materials.
• Support the Head of Strategy in preparing reports updates and presentations for the Board and Group leadership.

4. Change Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Champion GAVLs transformation agenda embedding agility accountability and collaboration across teams.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and propose interventions that improve execution and organizational alignment.
• Drive initiatives that enhance leadership communication employee engagement and cultural renewal.

Educational Qualification:

MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree in Business Strategy or related discipline.

Experience:

• 814 years of experience in strategy business transformation consulting or leadership enablement roles within large diversified organizations.
• Proven experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships and cross-functional programs.
• Familiarity with agribusiness FMCG or allied sectors will be advantageous.

Skills:

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking; ability to simplify complexity.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
• High ownership discretion and sound judgment.
• Proven ability to work effectively across functions and influence without authority.
• Strong program management discipline and bias for action.

Whats in it for you

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans as well as accident coverage for you and your family with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage including vaccinations dental vision etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes resources and counselling

Celebrating wins the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality race colour religion caste gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Required Experience:

Director