Strategy Head- Mumbai

Job Description:

Strategy Head

Role Overview

The Head of Strategy will lead the design and execution of high-impact strategic initiatives across workforce optimization, productivity enhancement, AI adoption, and enterprise digitization. This role will also build and lead high-performing analytics and data science teams to enable data-driven decision-making and scalable transformation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

Define and drive the organization’s strategy across:

Workforce optimization

Operational productivity

AI and automation adoption

Digital transformation initiatives

Partner with executive leadership to align strategy with business objectives and growth plans.

2. Leadership & Team Management

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of:

Data Analysts

Data Scientists

Strategy and Transformation professionals

Drive hiring plans, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new team members aligned with business needs.

Define team structure, roles, and career progression frameworks.

Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Ensure effective collaboration between analytics, business, and technology teams.

3. Workforce Optimization

Analyze workforce utilization, capacity, and performance metrics.

Design and implement models for:

Workforce planning

Skill mapping and reskilling

Cost optimization

Drive initiatives like shared services, outsourcing, or automation where relevant.

4. Productivity Improvement

Identify inefficiencies across business processes.

Lead continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Define KPIs and track productivity gains across teams and functions.

5. AI & Automation Strategy

Identify high-impact use cases for AI/ML and automation.

Collaborate with tech teams to implement AI tools (e.g., predictive analytics, chatbots, RPA).

Evaluate build vs. buy decisions for AI solutions.

6. Digitization & Transformation

Drive digitization of manual processes and legacy systems.

Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation programs.

Ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing workflows.

7. Program Management

Oversee end-to-end execution of strategic initiatives.

Establish governance frameworks, milestones, and success metrics.

Manage cross-functional teams and external partners/consultants.

8. Data-Driven Decision Making

Build dashboards and reporting frameworks.

Leverage analytics and data science insights to drive business decisions.

Monitor ROI and impact of all strategic initiatives.

9. Stakeholder Management

Work closely with CXOs, business heads, HR, and IT teams.

Influence decision-making at senior levels.

Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively.