Chief of Staff | Min 7 yrs Experience | Retail Fashion | Chennai

About MetaMorph: We at MetaMorph, empower startups to scale and innovate by placing people at the centre of their strategy. With a proven track record of supporting over 220 startups, we specialise in aligning talent with organizational needs, enhancing employee skills, and transforming employer brands. Our data-driven insights fuel decision-making and provide comprehensive support for both acquisition and being acquired, ensuring you are covered from every angle—360° About Our Client: Our client's vision is to capture the imagination of Indian audiences through their strong design focused approach, and evolve as the most preferred fashion brand for consumers who want to sport the latest designer trends. They strive hard to make fashion accessible so that every woman can get the wardrobe of her dreams - They are on a mission to fulfil the fashion aspirations of all Indian Women who are today embracing their individuality with immense pride, poise and charisma. Position Overview: The Chief of Staff will work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to streamline operations, support strategic initiatives, and oversee cross-functional projects within org. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and operational backbone to the executive team, ensuring that key projects are executed effectively and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a background in retail, a solid educational foundation, and strong ownership skills to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with the vision and growth objectives. Lead cross-functional projects from concept to execution, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Operational Efficiency: Analyze and optimize operational processes to increase efficiency and productivity across departments such as marketing, supply chain, sales, and customer experience.
• Leadership Support: Act as a right-hand to the CEO and senior management team, helping to prioritize and address critical business decisions. Provide insights and solutions to support day-to-day leadership challenges.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with investors, key business partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment on company goals. Prepare and deliver regular updates on company performance to stakeholders.
• Communication and Coordination: meetings-Preparing minutes of review meetings and following up on the actions and results. Identifying the key strategic priorities for the discussion. Organize and manage internal meetings, track follow-ups, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Project Management: Lead special projects, including product launches, store expansions, and market entry strategies, by coordinating teams and resources to ensure that goals are achieved on time and within budget.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze key metrics and data points to drive decisions that contribute to both short-term and long-term business success. Provide regular reports on progress to the executive team.
• Talent Management: Partner with HR to ensure talent is effectively managed across teams, and support the development of leadership within the company.

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a must.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in retail, e-commerce, or fashion, with a strong understanding of the Indian market and customer behavior.
• Proven experience in cross-functional project management in fast-paced, high-growth environments and understands the business as well.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams and managing complex operations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a focus on execution.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead through change.
• Knowledge of retail fashion, e-commerce trends, and retail operations is a significant plus.