Objectives of this role Developing and executing strategic plans for the assigned product category to drive sales and profitability. Analysing market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activities in order to identify growth opportunities and market gaps. Collaborating with various teams, like marketing, sales and product development, to identify and implement new products, services and marketing initiatives. Managing product assortment, pricing, promotions and inventory to optimise category performance. Evaluating customer feedback and implementing changes to enhance the overall customer experience and drive customer loyalty. Developing solid relationships with key vendors and suppliers to improve category offerings and negotiate favourable terms. Your tasks Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape and customer preferences and provide actionable plans. Develop and execute comprehensive category management strategies to achieve business objectives and drive growth. Maintain robust category management tools and processes, ensuring seamless strategy execution across the organisation. Monitor and evaluate category performance, leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures. Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions to drive cost savings and strengthen supplier relationships. Collaborate with marketing teams to develop effective product messaging, positioning and communication strategies. Execute pricing strategies and promotional plans to optimise profitability while considering market dynamics and customer value perception. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities and technological advancements to provide recommendations to senior management. Required skills and qualifications SA bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field. 3+ years of experience as a category manager in the
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Role Overview You’ll be a strategic HR Business Partner, working closely with leaders to shape how people are hired, developed, motivated, and retained. In this role, you’ll support Customer Support, Customer Success, and Professional Services teams while turning people and organizational insights into clear, practical actions that strengthen performance and culture. You’ll advise leaders on organizational design, coach managers, and use data to identify trends before they become issues. You’ll also be the go-to partner for employee relations in India, helping resolve complex situations with sound judgment, empathy, and a strong understanding of local employment law. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff) Partner with business leaders as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and people strategies. Use qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, inform decisions, and translate analysis into clear priorities and actions. Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters in India, ensuring fair, compliant, and timely outcomes. Design, improve, and deliver programs across performance management, career development, coaching, and recognition to support managers and individual contributors. Drive key HR cycles, including performance, compensation, and talent reviews, within your business area while aligning with global standards and practices. Stay current on HR best practices and regulatory changes, and proactively guide leaders on their implications for teams. These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview 5+ years of relevant experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role. Hands-on experience managing employee relations in India, including complex and sensitive cases. Proven ability to partner with and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. Track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and delivering complex
Opportunity Overview: We’re seeking a strategic and execution-focused Technical Program Manager to drive large, cross-functional initiatives from concept through launch. In this role, you will lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-team programs—such as platform migrations, architectural modernization, reliability improvements, and major product launches—while defining clear milestones, success metrics, and sequencing plans. You’ll partner deeply with Engineering to proactively manage dependencies, mitigate risk, and ensure technical and business alignment. This role also strengthens our execution systems by improving program transparency, standardizing launch rigor, and translating technical complexity into clear executive-level insights. What you’ll do: Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-team initiatives (e.g., platform migrations, architectural modernization, reliability improvements, major product launches) Define milestones, critical paths, and measurable success criteria Break ambiguous initiatives into executable phases with clear sequencing Identify and manage cross-team technical dependencies Proactively surface risks and tradeoffs with mitigation plans Run structured risk reviews and escalation processes when needed Participate in technical design discussions to understand architecture and constraints Ensure design reviews, capacity planning, and rollout strategies happen early Collaborate with EMs and engineers leaders to align on realistic timelines Establish program tracking mechanisms that create transparency without bureaucracy Standardize launch readiness, milestone reviews, and postmortem follow-ups Identify systemic delivery bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement Provide concise executive updates with clear status, risks, and asks Maintain decision logs and documentation for key initiatives Translate technical complexity into business impact What you’ll need: Must-haves 6+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering pr
Responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement, contracting, and supplier management practices to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of CAPEX items and services. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement process, from strategic sourcing and contract management to supplier evaluation and performance improvement. Additionally, the position requires strong collaboration with various departments and external vendors to drive efficiency, compliance, and value addition while mitigating risks. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 54540
The Head – Supply Chain will lead the strategic development and execution of large-scale talent acquisition initiatives across India. This role is pivotal in building a robust pipeline of skilled candidates by partnering with universities, educational institutions, ITIs, polytechnics, and placement services. The individual will ensure seamless coordination between external stakeholders and internal teams to meet hiring and training objectives. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 52783
Responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement, contracting, and supplier management practices to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of CAPEX items and services. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement process, from strategic sourcing and contract management to supplier evaluation and performance improvement. Additionally, the position requires strong collaboration with various departments and external vendors to drive efficiency, compliance, and value addition while mitigating risks. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 54209
The Lead - Strategy is responsible for driving strategic initiatives, decision-making frameworks, and feasibility assessments for various projects within NMDPL. This role involves extensive research, stakeholder engagement, financial modeling, and charter development to support informed decision-making. The role will oversee project visibility, product mix strategies, industrial resettlement, and financial planning while ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 50810
Responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement, contracting, and supplier management practices to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of CAPEX items and services. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement process, from strategic sourcing and contract management to supplier evaluation and performance improvement. Additionally, the position requires strong collaboration with various departments and external vendors to drive efficiency, compliance, and value addition while mitigating risks. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 41828
Responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement, contracting, and supplier management practices to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of CAPEX items and services. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement process, from strategic sourcing and contract management to supplier evaluation and performance improvement. Additionally, the position requires strong collaboration with various departments and external vendors to drive efficiency, compliance, and value addition while mitigating risks. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 44012
Responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement, contracting, and supplier management practices to ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of CAPEX items and services. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement process, from strategic sourcing and contract management to supplier evaluation and performance improvement. Additionally, the position requires strong collaboration with various departments and external vendors to drive efficiency, compliance, and value addition while mitigating risks. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 43823
The Head - Sales & Market Development and PMO drives strategic sales initiatives, optimize market expansion, and ensure effective project management. This role focuses on market analysis, stakeholder collaboration, digital transformation, and risk management to maximize growth and utilization. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 58019
About Your Team Our Human Resources team operates as a strategic partner to the business, focused on cultivating a high-performance culture where exceptional talent thrives. Our work is fundamentally guided by the DICE (Democratize Internet Commerce for Everyone) mission, which underpins our approach to all people strategies. Our core mandate centers on two critical pillars: driving world-class Talent Density and continuously elevating Employee Experience. We achieve this by relentlessly attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber of professionals, ensuring that every individual contributes significantly to our success. Concurrently, we are committed to shaping an unparalleled employee experience—one defined by transparent communication, meaningful development, and a deeply engaging, inclusive culture. As stewards of the company's most valuable asset—its people—we design, implement, and champion people strategies that directly translate into sustained business growth and a position as one of India’s most sought-after e-commerce destinations. About Your Role As Senior Talent Partner, you’ll own our ongoing quest to discover talent, build a strong employment brand, and ensure great relationships with both candidates and stakeholders. You’ll be in charge of hiring for one of the businesses. You’ll own the recruiting strategy and drive execution. You’ll partner up with business stakeholders and work with them in closing monthly/quarterly/annual hiring requirements. You’ll also help in building a strong brand and support stakeholders in making the right recruiting decisions by providing necessary insights.
About the Team Our Human Resources team operates as a strategic partner to the business, focused on cultivating a high-performance culture where exceptional talent thrives. Our work is fundamentally guided by the DICE (Democratize Internet Commerce for Everyone) mission, which underpins our approach to all people strategies. Our core mandate centers on two critical pillars: driving world-class Talent Density and continuously elevating Employee Experience. We achieve this by relentlessly attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber of professionals, ensuring that every individual contributes significantly to our success. Concurrently, we are committed to shaping an unparalleled employee experience—one defined by transparent communication, meaningful development, and a deeply engaging, inclusive culture. As stewards of the company's most valuable asset—its people—we design, implement, and champion people strategies that directly translate into sustained business growth and a position as one of India’s most sought-after e-commerce destinations. About the Role As an integral part of the HR CoE Team, this role will be instrumental in elevating Meesho's culture. The role will be at the forefront of identifying and addressing critical challenges that impact the employee experience, implementing innovative policy and process solutions. The role will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our eNPS and Talent Density charters. This role demands a user-centric mindset, a creative approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver impactful results. The role will have frequent opportunities to interact with leadership, ensuring the work directly contributes to shaping the company's future. The role will constantly be challenged to find innovative solutions to complex issues, making every day an exciting opportunity to drive positive change.
This role is responsible for ensuring comprehensive environmental compliance and the strategic management of sustainability initiatives at the Power Station. This role involves overseeing timely submission of environmental reports, managing statutory licenses and consents, and fostering strong relationships with regulatory bodies. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 32568
The Head of Technology / CTO in the solar industry shapes and executes the strategic vision for the Technology Department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role oversees R&D across solar technologies, drives innovation, and manages budgets and resources effectively. By fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring compliance with industry standards, the Head promotes continuous improvement and transparency, enhancing the company’s technological capabilities and market competitiveness. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 57973
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