About the role
🌟 About aha aha is India’s leading regional OTT platform, offering 100% Telugu and Tamil entertainment. With a strong user base and a growing library of exclusive content, we’re building a subscription-first platform that caters to the evolving needs of regional audiences.
🧭 Role Summary The Chief of Staff (CoS) serves as a strategic partner to the Leader, driving organizational alignment, operational excellence, and execution of high-priority initiatives. The role acts as an extension of leadership—ensuring seamless communication, decision support, project governance, and cross-functional coordination across the organization.The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in translating strategic vision into actionable execution plans while maintaining oversight on key business priorities.
⚙️ Key Responsibilities1️⃣ Strategic Planning & Execution • Support the Leader in developing and tracking strategic initiatives. • Drive execution of key projects across departments. • Monitor business performance against KPIs and strategic objectives. • Prepare board presentations, business reviews, and executive summaries.2️⃣ Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination • Act as a bridge between executive leadership and department heads. • Ensure alignment of goals across HR, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing. • Facilitate leadership meetings and prepare Minutes of Meetings (MoMs). • Track action items and ensure timely closure.3️⃣ Business Analytics & Reporting • Develop dashboards and MIS reports for leadership review. • Analyze financial and operational performance data. • Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability. • Identify risks and mitigation strategies.4️⃣ Process Improvement & Governance • Establish governance frameworks for projects and decision-making. • Drive operational excellence and process optimization initiatives. • Support policy development and organizational structuring.5️⃣ Executive Support • Support COO in investor relations, board communications, and key stakeholder management. • Prepare presentations, speeches, and briefing notes. • Represent the COO in meetings where appropriate. • Handle confidential and strategic information with discretion.6️⃣ Special Projects • Lead transformation initiatives, expansion projects, or restructuring plans. • Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking. • Manage high-impact cross-functional assignments.
🎓 Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Strategy, or related field. • MBA from reputed institution (IIT/IIM/ISB). • 3–5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, operations, or leadership roles. • Experience in corporate, startup, OTT, media, or tech environment preferred.
💡 Key Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities. • High business acumen and strategic thinking. • Ability to influence without authority. • Strong project management and execution capability. • Confidentiality and high integrity.
📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Strategic initiatives completion rate. • Improvement in operational efficiency metrics. • Timeliness and quality of executive reporting. • Cross-functional alignment effectiveness. • Leadership satisfaction and stakeholder feedback.
🌟 Why Join Us? 🚀 Shape the subscription journey of one of India’s most ambitious OTT platforms. 📊 High-impact role with leadership visibility and cross-functional influence. 🎬 Drive the growth story of South India’s most loved digital entertainment brand.
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