Strategy & Operations Manager

<p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><u><b>About ADA</b></u></span></p><p><span>ADA is the Data and AI Experience Company. Present in 14 markets globally, we build intelligent experiences that power enterprise growth, spanning identity and authentication, personalization, commerce, and data & AI foundations; where every touchpoint earns trust, every interaction creates value, and every decision runs on real-time intelligence, so enterprises can stay ahead and deliver measurable outcomes. Our mission is to build the world's most intelligent growth platform for every client we serve. We work with over 1,500 global brands across CPG, Retail, Telco, BFSI, and Healthcare.</span></p><p>Role Summary: </p><p>We are seeking a highly driven and analytical Strategy and Operations Manager to join the CEO Office Team. </p><p>This role will act as a strategic enabler to the CEO—leading business reviews, driving key cross-functional initiatives, supporting investor and Business portfolio engagements, and enhancing operational effectiveness across the organization. </p><p>The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in strategy and finance, exceptional stakeholder and project management skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Knowledge on M&A and CFA / CFI certifications are a plus</p><p>Key Responsibilities :</p><p>1. Strategic & Operational Support </p><p>Assist the Senior Management in managing strategic initiatives, investor relations, and day-to-day business operations. </p><p>Monitor and prioritize information flow, acting as a gatekeeper to optimize CEO focus and decision-making. </p><p>Facilitate operational processes across business planning, reporting and governance to ensure </p><p>Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements and internal best practices. </p><p>Champion operational excellence and cross-functional efficiency across markets and departments. </p><p>Lead research and due – diligence to support business planning and strategic initiatives </p><p><br /></p><p>2. Business Reviews, KPI Setting & Performance Management </p><p>Lead the monthly cadence of business performance reviews to ensure business progress and assist in setting and managing company-wide and departmental KPIs. </p><p>Build and maintain presentation, dashboards and reporting frameworks to provide executive-level insights. </p><p>Work closely with Finance, Strategy, and Business Unit leaders to track progress against strategic objectives and ensure insightful business reporting and discussion </p><p>Collaborate with leadership teams of business units and support functions to collect and analyze financial/operational data. </p><p>Align Business unit operations with central reporting and compliance requirements. </p><p><br /></p><p>3. Strategic Project Management & Cross-functional Execution </p><p>Lead project management to drive cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and outcome tracking. </p><p>Establish project governance, manage stakeholders, and support CEO and leadership presentations. </p><p>Lead strategic workstreams or act as an internal consultant on high-priority business opportunities. </p><p><br /></p><p>4. Financial Analysis & Reporting </p><p>Work closely with FP&A team to conduct financial modeling, financial consolation for P&L and business case analysis to support business reporting investment or strategic decisions. </p><p>Perform commercial due diligence and business reviews of new business opportunities. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Qualifications & Requirements </p><p>5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, financial analysis, operations management or project management. </p><p>Strong technical skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and executive presentation </p><p>Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with a bias for action and tangible outcomes. </p><p>Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures, regions, and functions. </p><p>In-depth understanding of industry trends, market behavior, and business model innovation with focus on Data, AI, and eCommerce. </p><p>Proven project management skills, with experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to ensure positive outcomes </p><p>Familiarity with management frameworks (e.g., KPI, OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, Porter’s Five Forces, Value Chain Analysis). </p><p>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting ideas and insights to C-level audiences. </p><p>Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.</p><p><br /></p><p>#LI-Onsite</p><p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><i>By submitting this, you agree to this Privacy Notice and you will be deemed to have consented to the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information in accordance with this Privacy Notice: </i></span><a id="menurm53" href="https://adaglobal.com/privacy-policy/" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://adaglobal.com/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:inherit;"><i>https://adaglobal.com/privacy-policy/</i></span></a></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:inherit;"><i>Unfortunately, we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants. 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