Masters' Union - Lead - Strategy & Growth - IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS

About Masters' Union:

Founded in 2020, Masters Union is a new-age, industry-led university focused on business, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship. Built around learning by doing, the institution combines academics with real-world projects, startup building, and global exposure, with the ambition of becoming one of the worlds top business schools and multidisciplinary universities over the next two decades. Today, Masters Union has nearly 3,500 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs, with almost half being experienced professionals. Spread across nearly 5 lakh square feet in Gurgaon and Manesar, the institution houses the PwC Center for Generative AI, a Bloomberg Lab, Gurgaons premier maker space, AI and robotics infrastructure, advanced bioengineering workshops, and startup incubation spaces, while also expanding into areas such as bioengineering and genetic engineering.

The institution is chaired by Manoj Kohli, former CEO of Bharti Airtel and former Country Head of SoftBank India. Its leadership ecosystem includes Vivek Gambhir, Pankaj Bansal, Sanjiv Bikhchandani, Amitabh Kant, and 30+ other founders, CEOs, investors, and policymakers who contribute to teaching and institution building. Masters Unions flagship Postgraduate Program has recorded the highest average salary among MBA-equivalent programs in India, with graduates placed at firms such as Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Google, and Microsoft. The institution has also built one of the countrys strongest student startup ecosystems, with 10+ students pitching on Shark Tank India and 20+ students raising external funding for their ventures, alongside several successful creators and internet entrepreneurs.

About the Role:

We are looking for a high-calibre business leader who can work directly with the Executive Office to drive strategic initiatives, solve complex business problems, and translate leadership priorities into measurable execution.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys operating in ambiguous environments, can move seamlessly between strategy and execution, and is comfortable working across functions and senior stakeholders.

The role will involve working on high-impact strategic projects, business initiatives, growth opportunities, organisational priorities, and special projects directly with the leadership team.

Specifically, this role will involve:

• Drive high-priority strategic initiatives and special projects for the leadership team.
• Solve complex business problems through structured analysis, data, and strategic thinking.
• Lead cross-functional projects across growth, partnerships, academics, operations, and new initiatives.
• Translate leadership priorities into clear plans, execution roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and develop actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive execution and support critical business decisions.

What We're Looking For:

• 8 - 15 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business leadership, corporate strategy, investment banking, entrepreneurship, or high-growth organisations.
• Strong preference for candidates from top-tier consulting firms, strategy teams, high-growth startups, or leading institutions.
• MBA from a premier business school is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience owning complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through execution.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work with senior leadership and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong business acumen and comfort working with numbers and data.
• High level of ownership, bias for action, and ability to operate independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and constantly evolving environment.