About the role

Sr. Manager – Strategy & Operations (Founder’s Office)NxtWave is one of India's fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups. NxtWave is revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs. NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay) and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital and marquee angels, including founders of some of India's unicorns. NxtWave is an official partner for NSDC, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, and Startup India. The startup has received accolades as The Greatest Brand in Education in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. By offering vernacular content and interactive learning, NxtWave is breaking the entry barrier for learning tech skills. Learning in their mother tongue helps learners achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes. NxtWave now has paid subscribers from 450+ districts across India. In just 2 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1250+ companies including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more. Scale at which we operate on tech level (as on July 22)

370 Cr+ learning minutes spent
69 Cr+ Code Runs
4.2 Bn. + API Requests Handled by our servers

Know more about NxtWave: Role Overview

We are looking for a high-impact Sr. Manager – Strategy & Operations to work closely with the Founder’s Office and leadership team. This role will drive strategic initiatives, solve critical business problems, and ensure execution across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced B2C startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Founder’s Office & Strategic Initiatives

Partner directly with founders to drive high-priority business initiatives
Translate ambiguous problems into structured strategies and execution plans
Own end-to-end delivery of key projects impacting growth, revenue, and efficiency

2. Data-Driven Decision Making

Analyze large datasets to derive actionable insights for business decisions
Build dashboards, track KPIs, and identify performance gaps
Act as an Individual Contributor (IC) on critical analytical problem statements

3. Business Operations & Execution

Drive operational excellence across functions (Sales, Product, Marketing, Ops)
Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable processes
Ensure timely execution and measurable outcomes of initiatives

4. Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead and manage cross-functional projects across teams
Align stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority
Collaborate with leadership to prioritize initiatives

5. Team Management

Manage and mentor a small, high-performance team
Ensure strong ownership, output quality, and execution speed

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education: B.Tech from IIT / BITS and/or MBA from IIM (preferred)
Experience:
- 5+ years of total experience
- 4+ years in Strategy / Operations / Founder’s Office roles in Series A+ B2C startups
- 2+ years of strong hands-on experience working with data as an IC
Proven experience managing teams and delivering business outcomes
Strong exposure to cross-functional project leadership
High ownership, structured thinking, and problem-solving ability
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and high-growth environments
Age preference: < 30 years

What Success Looks Like

High-impact projects delivered with measurable business outcomes
Improved operational efficiency and faster decision-making
Strong alignment across teams and leadership
Data-backed strategy influencing key business decisions

Work Location: Hyderabad

Working Days: 6 Days

CTC: 10-15 LPA

Senior Manager (Strategy & Operations)

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