292 Strategic Leadership jobs in India

Company Description

Founded in Chennai in 2007, Layam Group is a leading partner in staffing, recruitment, contract manufacturing, and business transformation across India. Under the guidance of Founder & Chairman Mr. G.S. Ramesh and Director Rohet Ramesh, Layam has evolved into a 450+ crore enterprise serving Fortune 500 companies and market leaders in various sectors. With over 13,000 associates and offices in Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Melbourne, Australia, Layam has skilled and deployed more than 65,000 professionals and established partnerships with over 200 clients. Layam offers comprehensive human resource and business consulting solutions to optimize workforce and help professionals build successful careers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Product Manager (Strategic Leadership Role) located in Chennai.

Experience: 8–12 years

Role Overview: We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Product Manager with a strong leadership drive to lead the design, development, and execution of our AI-powered recruitment platform. This role demands a strategic thinker who can set up structures, align stakeholders, build high-performing teams, and deliver a scalable product to disrupt the recruitment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, own, and drive the end-to-end product strategy and roadmap
• Build and lead cross-functional teams (AI/ML, engineering, design, operations)
• Collaborate with business leaders and clients to gather insights and shape the product vision
• Champion innovation and ensure delivery of cutting-edge recruitment technology
• Implement Agile practices and drive on-time, high-quality delivery
• Act as the face of the product to internal stakeholders, clients, and investors
• Establish KPIs, monitor performance, and ensure continuous improvement

Requirements:

• 8–12 years of product management experience in SaaS or HR Tech
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver AI/ML-enabled digital products
• Deep understanding of recruitment processes and HR technology landscape
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in business solutions
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset is required to operate effectively in a startup environment

Education Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business (MBA preferred)
• Certification in Product Management (e.g., Pragmatic, PMI-ACP) is a plus

Past Projects Handled:

• Led the delivery of SaaS or HR Tech platforms from ideation to launch
• Managed AI/ML integration in real-world business applications
• Successfully scaled products, achieving high user adoption and revenue growth
• Built and mentored large, diverse product and engineering teams

Desired Traits:

• Visionary leader with strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on outcomes
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams to deliver ambitious goals

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager - Data & BI to lead our data architecture, predictive analytics, and business intelligence initiatives.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience in data science or data engineering with leadership experience, and a strong understanding of machine learning for business applications and modern data stack.

• Build and maintain clean, scalable data pipelines and manage data archival processes.
• Oversee development of Customer 360 data platforms, enriching internal insights across teams.
• Drive predictive modeling (Churn, LTV, activity scoring), recommendation engines, and product experimentation (A/B testing, pricing strategies).
• Map and streamline customer journeys using data insights and automation.
• Lead data democratization, building dashboards and self-serve tools for business units.
• Collaborate with Customer Support to implement AI-based automation, sentiment analysis, and knowledge base enhancement.
• Integrate voice/video interfaces and localized tools to scale support experiences.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong technical skills in data science and engineering.
• Leadership experience with ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting, modeling, analyzing, and delivering data to support management operating decisions, including the implementation, enhancement, and automation of financial models. This includes revenue forecasting, cost analysis, and call center profitability models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across all accounts and geography assigned.
• Simulate models on various operating models and pricing methodologies of a typical third-party BPO.
• Monitor operational metrics and identify gaps leading to revenue leakage.
• Manage, monitor, and report issues impacting operating margins or cost of operations directly or indirectly.
• Lead the forecasting call for respective accounts and geography assigned.
• Help consolidate the annual budget, monthly, and quarterly forecast, month-end closing reporting, and weekly/monthly rolling forecast across all accounts and geography assigned.
• Drive variance analysis to reduce revenue leakage and reduce costs, driving better profitability across all accounts and geography assigned.
• Responsible for developing financial and operational reporting like bill-to-pay, span ratio, over/under headcount and seats, shrinkage, attrition, etc.
• Ad-hoc business analysis as needed.
• Drive forecasting accuracy within +/-5%.

Requirements:

• Analytical skills
• Result-oriented
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Ability to work under high pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Integrity and drive

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Management or Statistics
• 7-8 years of progressive Financial Reporting, Planning, and Analysis experience
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting principles, processes, practices, and theory

We are looking for a dynamic professional with strong business development and strategic thinking capabilities in the Powertrain space. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the global market landscape and experience with component-level research and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the Powertrain domain
• Understand global customer requirements and sourcing strategies
• Map key players in the Powertrain ecosystem – OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s
• Conduct market research on components and technologies
• Build strategic relationships and drive consultative sales

Ideal Background:

• Experience from Big 4 consulting or leading aerospace/defense company
• Strong exposure to business development and strategic planning
• Knowledge of Powertrain systems and global mobility trends
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

About the Role:

We are seeking an Assistant Franchise Business Strategy Consultant to work closely with our principal consultant in the franchise business consulting team. This role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional English communication skills, and a strong understanding of financial modelling and business strategy. The ideal candidate will assist in delivering end-to-end project solutions, working seamlessly between clients and the consulting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create impactful presentations and pitch decks for franchise investors.
• Develop financial models, ROI analyses, and franchise business models.
• Prepare detailed reports, market analyses, feasibility studies, and franchise marketing kits.
• Conduct secondary research to support client recommendations.
• Manage client relationships and deliverables independently.
• Assist in proposal writing, client meetings, and structuring franchise programs.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Commerce background (BCom, BBA, MBA) preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or market research.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills (8/10 or higher).
• Strong understanding of financial modelling and business strategy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Preferences:

• Candidates well-settled in Bangalore or ready to relocate.
• Immediate joining preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of ₹50,000 per month.
• Promotion opportunities after a 6-month probation period.

If you are a strategic thinker with a flair for business and exceptional communication skills, apply now to join our team as an Assistant Franchise Business Consultant.

This is a pure assistant franchise business consultant role and is meant for candidates who have the following skills:

· Strategy Presentations

· Pitch Development

· Investor Presentations

· Business Modeling

· Report Writing

· Operating Manuals

· Franchising

· Analytical Skills

· Reporting & Analysis

· Franchise SOPs

· Microsoft Office

· Microsoft Excel

· Market Research

· Financial Analysis

· Financial Modelling

· Interpersonal Communication

· Franchise Consulting

· Report Writing

· Content Development

· Business Strategy

· Business Analysis

· Business English

· Secondary Research

· Content Development

· SME Consulting

· Print Collaterals

· Marketing Collaterals

· Market Analysis

· Documentation

· Franchise Consulting

Once again, this opening is not IT-related, hence apply only if you match the above JD and have your graduation in commerce i.e. Bcom, or BBA as we do not approve Engineering / Science / Arts graduates though you have done your MBA.

• Business Consulting and Services

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We are looking for Strategy & Alliance Specialist

Location: Mumbai

Strategic Partnerships:

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new national-level partners (Banks, NDs, Fintechs, IFAs) to expand distribution reach.

Relationship Management:

Act as the central point of contact for all major distribution alliances. Maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations.

Sales Enablement:

Work closely with partner networks to drive business volumes through joint campaigns, product training, and incentive alignment.

Coordination with Internal Teams:

Liaise with product, marketing, compliance, operations, and legal teams to ensure smooth execution of partner agreements and campaigns.

Performance Monitoring:

Track and analyze partner performance, share insights with internal stakeholders, and recommend course corrections where necessary.

Product Alignment:

Ensure AMC product offerings are well-positioned across partner platforms, in line with their business model and customer profiles.

Compliance and Governance:

Ensure all partnerships and initiatives comply with regulatory guidelines and internal governance policies.

Reporting:

Provide regular updates to senior leadership on partner performance, pipeline status, and strategic opportunities.