Lead Program Manager

Position Overview

This opportunity entails serving as the primary strategic and operational collaborator to the CEO, facilitating the management of organizational priorities and key initiatives. The role encompasses extensive program and project oversight to drive growth and transformation efforts, alongside fostering organizational development and scaling.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a right-hand advisor to the CEO, assisting with strategic and operational decision-making, and preparing executive materials such as reports and presentations.
• Organize leadership meetings, oversee action tracking, and ensure follow-up on crucial tasks.
• Lead strategic growth and transformation programs, managing projects from start to finish with well-defined governance, milestones, and KPI monitoring.
• Ensure that strategic objectives are effectively translated into operational execution, identifying and mitigating risks or dependencies.
• Support the development and structuring of the organization through various growth stages, including establishing processes and governance frameworks.
• Assist recruitment and onboarding to build a high-performance, globally-minded startup culture.
• Coordinate compliance and cooperation with the parent VLS Group, balancing startup agility with the governance standards of a public company.
• Manage cross-departmental activities, promoting collaboration and accountability across commercial, operational, technical, financial, and corporate teams.
• Operate effectively within complex, evolving organizational environments to ensure disciplined execution.
• Support international business development and partnership efforts, managing communication across different time zones and stakeholders as the organization expands globally.

Additional Information

This full-time position is located onsite in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to navigate a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment within an international context.