Position Description

Business Division:

CSM PI AgSciences

Department:

CEO’s Office

Location:

Udaipur

Position Title:

Business Operations

Level:

Junior Management

Reporting to (Title):

Lead, Corporate Excellence

Position Purpose

As a key member of the Electronic Chemicals leadership team, Business Operations will act as the business-operations and execution partner to the head of the business, helping to run the EC business end to end. In a fast-scaling, new, and dynamic business this role brings structure, rigour and pace - translating strategy into executable plans, project-managing the build-out, coordinating delivery across functions and external consultants, and running the operating cadence that support decision-making. The biz-ops position works closely with the business lead and interfaces across R&D, Technology Transfer (TT), Business Development (BD), Finance, Operations, Corporate and external consultants to ensure aligned, timely and high-quality execution as the business scales.

Strategic Responsibilities

Act as the business-operations and execution partner to the head for the Electronic Chemicals business, translating strategy into structured plans with clear owners, milestones and metrics.
Build and maintain the business plan and investment / capex business cases to support business decisions.
Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, Technology Transfer, Business Development, Finance, Operations and Corporate to keep strategic initiatives on track.
Scope, coordinate and synthesise the work of external consultants - challenging assumptions and turning their outputs into actionable conclusions.
Support the business head on customer and partner engagement.
Support the business head on any other strategic and operational initiatives as required.

Operational Responsibilities

Establish and run the business operating cadence - review meetings, dashboards, KPI / MIS tracking and action-tracking.
Prepare Board-, Executive Committee- and VCMD-ready materials, decks and analyses to a high standard.
Coordinate day-to-day execution across R&D, Technology Transfer, Business Development, Finance, Operations and Corporate; identify blockers and drive timely resolution.
Capture decisions, owners and follow-ups from key meetings and reviews, and ensure accountability and closure.
Manage the interface with external consultants on live workstreams, ensuring outputs are on scope, on time and fit for purpose.
Continuously improve processes, reporting and the operating rhythm as the business scales.

Financial Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models, annual budgets and multi-year projections for the business and for individual projects.
Track performance against budget, analyse variances and surface insights and corrective actions for the business head.

People Responsibilities

Build strong, trust-based working relationships across functions and with external consultants and partners.
Coordinate and guide cross-functional working groups and any individuals supporting the business.
Operate with high ownership, discretion and integrity, handling sensitive commercial and strategic information appropriately.
Role-model the company's values and high standards of professional conduct.

Education Qualification

Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred) and / or MBA from a premier institute

Work Experience

~4-8 years in project management, corporate strategy, business operations, or a comparable analytical / execution role (level flexible for the right candidate).

Industry to be Hired from

Any industry

Functional Competencies

Project and program management; ability to coordinate cross-functionally
Advanced analytical and Problem solving skills
Financial Modelling & Budgeting
Ability to integrate quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods to derive insights and develop clear recommendations
COMMUNICATION & EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
Knowledge of MS Office Applications, specially MS Excel
Sound working knowledge of ERP - SAP system

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

Interaction With

Frequency

Purpose of Interaction

Internal :

Head, Electronic Chemicals; R&D, Technology Transfer, Business Development, Finance, Operations and Corporate functions; Business / Function Heads

As and when required

Running the business; coordinating cross-functional execution; analysis, reviews, and decision support.

External :

External consultants; partners and vendors (as required)

As and when required

Managing consulting engagements and supporting partner engagement.

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