Managing Director
Job Description & How to Apply Below
To lead the organization’s transformation and scale-up journey, driving 3X growth over the next 3–4 years while building a robust, future-ready enterprise aligned for a successful IPO. The role entails full ownership of the P&L and all organizational functions , setting strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, strengthening governance, and delivering sustainable, profitable growth with strong stakeholder confidence. It also includes driving product and technology evolution , ensuring the portfolio is future-ready, competitive, and aligned with emerging market and industry trends.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
Define and execute the long-term strategy to achieve 3X growth, including market expansion, new product development, and entry into new geographies.
P&L Ownership
Hold full accountability for end-to-end P&L, driving revenue growth, profitability, cost optimization, and capital efficiency.
Enterprise Leadership (All Functions)
Provide leadership across all core functions—manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, finance, HR, R&D, and quality—ensuring alignment with business goals.
IPO Readiness & Corporate Governance
Lead the organization’s IPO journey, strengthening governance frameworks, financial transparency, compliance, and investor readiness.
Operational Excellence & Scale-Up
Drive efficiency across multi-plant operations, capacity expansion, quality improvements, and adoption of best-in-class manufacturing practices.
Product & Technology Strategy
Lead the development of a future-ready product portfolio, investing in innovation, R&D, and technology to stay competitive and meet evolving customer needs.
Business Development & Market Expansion
Expand domestic and global markets, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen relationships with key customers and OEMs.
Leadership & Organization Building
Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team; drive succession planning and organizational capability development.
Stakeholder & Investor Management
Engage effectively with the Board, investors, lenders, and external stakeholders; represent the organization in strategic forums.
Risk Management & Compliance
Ensure robust risk management practices, regulatory compliance, and adherence to corporate governance standards.
Transformation & Digitalization
Drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives including digital adoption, automation, and process optimization.
Culture & Performance Management
Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements
Experience:
25+ years of progressive leadership experience, with a strong focus on the automotive / manufacturing sector
Industry Background: Deep expertise in automotive (OEM / Tier-1 / Tier-2) is critical; exposure to allied high-precision industries is an added advantage
Role Exposure: Proven track record as MD / CEO / Business Head with full P&L responsibility
Business Scale
Experience:
Experience managing large-scale operations with multi-plant setup
Exposure to organizations with significant revenue scale and growth transformation mandates
Growth & Transformation:
Demonstrated success in driving high-growth journeys (2X–3X scaling)
Experience in business transformation, turnaround, or expansion initiatives
IPO / Governance Exposure:
Strong exposure to IPO readiness / listed environment / investor engagement
Deep understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and board management
Functional Expertise:
Strong understanding across manufacturing operations, supply chain, sales, finance, and R&D
Exposure to product development and technology-led transformation
Market & Customer Exposure:
Experience working with global OEMs, export markets, and international customers
Leadership Capability:
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing leadership teams
Strong stakeholder management with Board, investors, and external partners
Key Attributes:
Strategic thinker with strong execution capability
High level of ownership, resilience, and decision-making ability
Ability to lead in a dynamic, growth-oriented and transformation-driven environment
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