GM - Business Development

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnering with respective CXOs

• Work closely with respective CXOs to translate their strategic priorities into clear, company-aligned objectives
• Support CXOs in articulating vision, priorities, roadmaps and trade-off choices to the CEO for timely, informed decisions.
• Facilitate alignment across different verticals on initiatives that cut across functions (e.g., technology, enterprise solutions, cost and compliance agenda)

2. Supporting the CEO's Strategic Framework

• Work directly with the CEO and EVP- Strategy to refine the overarching strategy for the organization keeping in mind the larger objectives.
• Prepare structured insights, strategic options, and point-of-view notes that help the CEO frame decisions with clarity.
• Bring fresh perspectives with the help of research across indsutries,  benchmarking, governance models, org structures - to sharpen long-term strategy.

3. Execution Alignment & Operations rigor

• Shape the operating rigor between the CEO Office and relevant CXOs - ensuring priorities, milestones and interdependencies are well governed.
• Build governance forums & review mechanism to ensure progress of operations and initiatives

4. Cross-functional Leadership Support

• Connect dots across people, finance, legal, technology, and corporate affairs to identify patterns, challenges or strategic calls.
• Ensure strong alignment of impact areas, initiatives and strategic shifts between the CEO and the respective CXOs

Success Indicators

• Strong alignment between CEO and CXOs on strategic priorities.
• Faster, clearer decision-making across enabling & technology functions.
• High-quality strategic inputs and frameworks enabling the CEO to think ahead
• Improved cross-functional collaboration and clarity on enterprise-wide initiatives.

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership