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Chief of Staff (Office of the CEO)Company: SkillEnable Edutech Private LimitedBrands:• Academy of Vedic Vidya (EdTech / Online Education)• Treasures of Veda (D2C Spiritual & Lifestyle Products)• Vandana Art Studio (Upcoming Premium Art & Collectibles Brand)Reporting To: CEO – SkillEnableLocation: India (Kolkata preferred; open to strong candidates)Role Type: Full-time | Senior Leadership | High-Trust RoleRole OverviewSkillEnable is a fast-growing, multi-brand organisation operating across EdTech, D2C commerce, and premium art & culture. As the company scales, we are looking for a Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO to drive strategy execution, cross-brand alignment, and leadership accountability.The Chief of Staff will act as the CEO’s right hand, ensuring that decisions taken at the top are translated into clear priorities, structured execution, and measurable outcomes across all brands.Key Responsibilities1. CEO Office & Strategic Execution• Work closely with the CEO on strategic planning, prioritisation, and execution• Translate CEO vision and decisions into action plans, timelines, and ownership• Prepare briefs, dashboards, and decision memos for CEO review• Ensure follow-through on CEO directives across teams and brands2. Cross-Brand & Cross-Functional Alignment• Act as a coordination layer across:• Academy of Vedic Vidya (Sales, Academics, Marketing, Ops)• Treasures of Veda (D2C Ops, Supply Chain, Marketing, Exports)• Vandana Art Studio (launch planning, vendor curation, branding, ops)• Identify bottlenecks, overlaps, or execution gaps between teams• Drive alignment between functional heads and brand leaders3. Accountability & Performance Tracking• Track key initiatives, OKRs, and critical projects across the organisation• Follow up with senior managers on commitments and deadlines• Escalate risks, delays, or execution failures proactively• Ensure meetings convert into actions, not just discussions4. Special Projects & New Initiatives• Lead or support high-priority, sensitive, or complex projects, such as:• New brand launches (e.g., Vandana Art Studio)• Organisation restructuring• Incentive frameworks & policy rollouts• Process automation and system improvements• Operate hands-on where required to unblock progress5. Leadership & Decision Support• Serve as a neutral, objective thought partner to the CEO• Bring structured thinking, data, and ground reality into decision-making• Maintain confidentiality and discretion on sensitive mattersWhat This Role Is NOT• ❌ Not a personal assistant or admin role• ❌ Not an HR or recruitment role• ❌ Not a secretary or note-takerThis role influences without authority and operates across the organisation with trust and credibility.Ideal Candidate ProfileExperience & Background• 5–12 years of experience• Background in one or more of the following:• Strategy / Consulting• Founder’s Office / Chief of Staff• Senior Operations / Program Management• Startup / Scale-up leadership role• Prior exposure to multi-business or multi-brand environments is a strong plusCore Skills• Extremely strong execution & follow-through• Structured thinking and problem-solving• Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders• Ability to handle ambiguity and high-pressure situations• Strong business judgment and ownership mindsetPersonal Attributes• High integrity and discretion• Comfortable working directly with the CEO and CXOs• Bias for action; low tolerance for inefficiency• Calm, mature, and outcome-orientedWhy This Role Matters at SkillEnableThis role sits at the center of the company’s growth journey—working across education, commerce, and culture-led brands. The Chief of Staff will have deep visibility into leadership decisions, exposure to multiple businesses, and a real impact on how the company scales.For the right candidate, this role can evolve into P&L leadership, business head, or senior executive roles over time.