About the Client: PSS has been mandated to hire an Executive Assistant to the Chairman & Managing Director for a well-established and leading organization in the Pharmaceutical space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operations of the CMD’s office
- Provide a snapshot of all important emails, and communications on a daily basis to CMD
- Follow up with all HODs on various To Do’s and provide fortnightly updates to CMD
- Coordinate for Monthly Review Meet & Board meetings and be responsible for preparing management reports before meetings
- Managing schedules, organizing meetings, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and assisting with various tasks as needed to facilitate smooth workflow.
- Working with management in the decision-making process to provide information and make presentations
- MIS reporting, to be part all meetings along with CMD and take minutes of the meetings and ensure follow-up action on those either coordinating/reminding all stakeholders
- Manage all communication on behalf of CMD’s office
- To manage busy and tight calendar scheduling requiring regular interaction with both internal executives and external agencies/business partners
- Coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings & appointments for the CMD
- To make timely travel arrangements and reservations for the Chairman as needed.
- To coordinate with various departments – IT, Admin., etc and ensure timely resolution of issues & communication of feedback.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBA will be preferred.
Experience & Desired competencies:
- Around 15-20 years of relevant experience as working as an Executive Assistant necessarily with Promoters/ CEOs/ MDs - senior leadership of organisations.
- Preferably should have experience in preparing PowerPoint presentations.
- Preferably should have experience in handling travel arrangements for senior management level.
- IT savvy- Strong knowledge of MS Office particularly - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Google Meet and related apps.
- Flexibility in terms of availability.
- Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings.
About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire an S4 Integration Lead for a leading MNC brand in the FMCG Industry.
Job Purpose:
The key purpose of this role is to design, implement, and manage the integration solutions within the SAP S/4 HANA environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive integration strategy for SAP S/4 HANA, aligning with business objectives and IT architecture.
- Design end-to-end integration solutions that cover SAP S/4 HANA modules and external systems.
- Create integration architecture blueprints and documentation.
- Provide integration solutions for the implementation of RPA/BOTS with SAP S/4
- Lead the technical implementation of integration solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
- Configure and customize SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Integration, SAP BTP/CPI architecture or other relevant middleware tools
- Work closely with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate integration design decisions.
- Provide guidance and support to development teams during the implementation phase.
- Develop and execute integration test plans to validate the functionality and performance of integration solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to integration processes.
- Implement monitoring tools and processes to proactively identify and address integration issues.
- Continuously optimize integration processes for improved performance and efficiency.
Educational Qualifications And Experience:
- Appx 15 years of proven experience as an SAP S/4 Integration Lead or similar role and at least for 2 SAP S/4 implementation leading as an Integration Lead
- In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules and integration tools and technologies (SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Integration, APIs, etc.) and associated leading practices.
- SAP certifications related to integration or relevant modules are a plus.
Responsible for Market Risk Management functions
- Review of Market Risk, Product policies, etc. in line with the ever-changing regulatory scenarios and in line with leading industry practices.
- Determination of Market Risk appetite.
- Responsible for valuation & review of Treasury portfolios – Forex, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Equity, and structured products.
- Responsible for monitoring and analyzing sensitivities like Value at Risk and Modified duration, PV01, and other sensitivities like Greeks for Trading Portfolio.
- Review and enhancement of VaR (Historical simulation & MC VaR), Stress VaR, and Stress testing frameworks.
- Performing proactive scenario and simulation analysis for treasury trading portfolio on plausible economic events and scenarios.
- Defining stress scenarios and stress testing methodologies and their enhancement.
- Conducting Backtesting and Performing root cause analysis for Backtesting exceptions including statistical backtesting.
- Computation of Capital Charge and Risk Weighted Assets for Market Risk with respect to different product classes and Computation of Market-related off-market Credit Exposure as per standardized approach and advanced approach (SA-CCR).
- Understanding and implementing advanced risk analytics such as CVA, SIMM, PFE, FRTB, etc.
- Validation of market data / derived market data and positions for valuation and risk analysis
- Conducting P&L contribution (Attribution) analysis based on first and second-order sensitivities and underlying market movements
- In-depth understanding of advanced (Structured) products like Barrier options, Digitals, Swaption, Caps & floors, CDS, CLN, etc. including its valuation and risk profile.
- Shall have a granular understating of the latest regulatory developments in the market risk domain including IND-AS.
- Should be exposed to Market Risk System implementation.
- Responsible for RBS submission related to market risk data to RBI in line with RBI expectations.
- Responsible for handling Audit queries and providing active assistance in audit
- Responsible for timely submission of Regulatory /Internal daily and periodical analysis and Market risk submission to RMC and Board.
- Counterparty credit exposure under the RBI regime including bilateral netting and SA-CCR
- Should have exposure and understanding of LIBOR transition exposure assessment, its impact, and Valuation and Risk assessment post the demise of LIBOR.
- Setup of Valuation and Risk for new products across the Treasury and Risk management system
- Enhancing processes and policies in line with the Industry best practice and RBI/regulatory expectations.
- Hedge Effectiveness testing and review.
- Market Risk management committee support and related work including Agenda & Presentation, Action Points & Minutes
- Proactive Market Risk Management.
Educational / Professional Qualification'
- Chartered Accountant, IIM/ IIT, MBA from tier 1 institute / NIBM. Risk Management qualifications like FRM / PRM /CFQ or CFA will have an added advantage.
Technical Knowledge:
- Familiarity with Murex / Calypso / SAS will have additional advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with MS Excel and Excel Macro
- Understanding the ever-changing market dynamics and its impact on various products and subsequent/proactive strategy of portfolio management.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interact at various hierarchical levels, with a specific orientation to stakeholder interests.
- Well organized and able to perform under stringent timeline pressures without compromising on the end result quality
- Understanding of R Studio / Python would be an added advantage.
About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a Planning & Performance Manager (Senior Manager) for one of the leading beer and beverage companies that manufactures premium and super-premium brands with sales offices and breweries across the country.
About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a General Manager - International Business for one of the leading Indian Pharmaceutical companies.
Job Purpose:
This position will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and expansion of the organisation's presence in the Southeast Asian region. This role will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to enhance market penetration, revenue growth, and brand visibility. Additionally, this position will oversee all commercial operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy Development and Implementation:
Develop comprehensive strategies to scale up business presence in Southeast Asian markets, aligning with organizational objectives.
Lead the implementation and monitoring of strategic initiatives to drive growth and market expansion.
Drive inorganic growth through acquisitions, partnerships, and licensing agreements.
Evaluate market dynamics, conduct in-depth assessments, and identify opportunities for growth and diversification.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate new products, partnerships, and expansion opportunities.
- Revenue and Profit Management:
Drive revenue and profit plan delivery by setting and achieving aggressive revenue targets and net marketing contribution objectives.
Oversee execution of commercial strategies, including marketing programs, portfolio management, and pricing strategies.
Manage performance and resource allocation to optimize revenue generation and profitability.
- Leadership and Team Management:
Work with the distributor’s sales team to deliver revenue targets and work jointly on demand creation.
Provide guidance and support to other Group Country Managers and Country Managers across the region.
- Reporting and Process Management:
Prepare and manage sales, expense, and marketing budgets.
Generate accurate and timely reports to facilitate informed decision-making by senior leadership.
Conduct regular review meetings to monitor progress, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications & Experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 2-3 years of experience in Southeast Asian markets.
- Strong knowledge of the Southeast Asian pharma market, including regulatory processes, trade dynamics, and distribution networks.
- Prior experience in critical care, women's health, or infertility therapy areas will be added advantage.
- Formulation experience is mandatory.
- MBA from a Tier 1 school in India
About the Client: PSS has been mandated to hire a Head of Revenue & Growth for our client's large format retail stores (LFR) and exclusive business outlet (EBO) channels. Our client is a fast growing modern retail consumer brand that caters to a premium segment of the market.
Role Summary: A candidate moving into the role will be responsible for driving sales and profitability of the LFR, EBO and franchisee business divisions for the company. The LFS and EBO channels currently make up a large part of the overall revenue of the company, and will continue to remain a critical sales driver as the company looks to bring online more LFR and EBO stores in the current year. It will have the Head of the LFR and EBO channels report into it.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive revenue generation strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives and targets.
- Identify new revenue streams and business opportunities to expand market share and drive sales growth for LFR, EBO & Franchisee.
- Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape to inform revenue generation strategies.
- Oversee all aspects of sales operations, including sales forecasting, budgeting, pricing, and inventory management.
- Monitor sales performance metrics and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of sales initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement sales enablement tools and processes to streamline sales operations and enhance productivity.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders to drive customer loyalty and retention.
- Collaborate with marketing and customer service teams to develop customer-centric strategies and initiatives to enhance the customer experience.
- Oversee the financial performance of the LFR, EBO & Franchisee, including monitoring EBITDA and P&L to ensure financial targets are met or exceeded.
- Analyze financial data, including revenue, expenses, and profitability metrics, to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Prior Experience & Skills:
- 18+ years of experience driving sales and profitability of the LFR and EBO segments of a retail business.
- The candidate should ideal have experience in leading these vertical from from the retail, personal care or apparel segments.
- Proven track record of success in revenue management, sales leadership, and financial performance management roles within the fashion retail industry.
- Strong understanding of financial concepts such as EBITDA, P&L, and other profitability metrics.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify insights, and make data-driven decisions to positively impact EBITDA and P&L.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire an AGM- Business Development Real Estate, for a multinational footwear, apparel, and fashion accessories manufacturer and retailer headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. The corporation is one of the world's leading shoemakers by volume with 150 million pairs of shoes sold annually.
Job Purpose:
The incumbent is responsible for managing Retail store expansion via company-run & franchise-run model. Prepare & execute Retail expansion plan for the region. Negotiating contracts with Landlords/ mall developers and Franchise partners. Overseeing Rent Occupancy% of the region and new store property compliances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the Rent Occupancy cost for the region.
- Prepare a Retail Store Expansion Plan for the region by identifying Potential trade areas
- Property Acquisition: Scout, Identify & sign a new potential retail store and propose to the Property approving committee.
- Rental & Commercial negotiations with landlords for Lease renewals / New /Relocation stores by understanding P&L, R.O.I.
- Negotiating contracts with the landlords, and developers for executing Lease Agreements.
- Maintaining relationships with Mall developers/landlords.
- Monitoring Lease renewals to secure our existing L2L business.
- Re-negotiations with the landlords as required.
- Franchisee Acquisition: Scout, Identify & sign new potential franchise and propose to the Property approving committee.
- Coordination: Liaison with Landlord, franchise partner, Projects, Design, and Operations and assist in the progress stage till the store is operational.
- To ensure Due diligence of new/ relocation property-related Compliance of company-run store.
- Keeping watch on competition / new entrants in the region pertaining to retail store expansion
- Reporting to Management on a regular basis.
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
- 10-12Yrs of experience in the field.
- Motivated self-starter, with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with a team player’s mindset.
- Ability to work resourcefully.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data.
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel skills.
About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire an AVP Principal Software Engineer for a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. They offer 100% Work-from-home flexibility for all our Functional employees and provide some of the best-in-class Employee Benefits and Programs catering to work-life balance and overall well-being. In addition to this, they also have Regional Engagement Hubs across India and a co-working space in Bangalore.
Job Purpose:
The AVP, Salesforce Principal Software Engineer will be a critical role in both Engineering and Operations, who will be primarily working in an agile framework to lead declarative and programmatic development of Salesforce technical solutions in support of functional and non-functional requirements. You will be a hands-on developer, as well as mentor internal/external developers, providing support through the entire software delivery life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partners with agile software engineering teams in systems design and build, mostly involving agile teams
- Author/design solutions using Salesforce configuration/code to fulfill user stories/requirements.
- Provide Salesforce development pattern thought leadership with emphasis on declarative designs and programmatic solutions on an exceptional basis.
- Define and document Salesforce coding standards and conduct code review sessions.
- Closely collaborate with Solution/Technical Architect, Business Analysts and Stakeholders to clarify requirements.
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field, with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in Information Technology or in lieu of a degree 8+ years of relevant experience in Information Technology.
- 6+ years of experience in Salesforce developer roles with increased responsibilities.
- Highly proficient with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud and Einstein Analytics
- Highly proficient with Apex, LWC, Lightning Components, Aura, Flows, Flows for Industries (DPA), REST API, SOQL, Salesforce Platform events, CDC, etc.,
- Experience building customer-facing, web-based user interfaces using Experience cloud, with an understanding of HTML/XHTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, etc.,
- Expertise in Force.com Sites, Salesforce Shield, Security, CORS, Connected Apps, SSO, Authentication protocols, etc.,
- Skilled in all aspects of Salesforce system design including data modeling, integration design, business process implementation, and automation patterns.
- Salesforce certified Developer (Platform Developer1 and Platform Developer2)
- Preferred to have Financial Industry experience as a Salesforce developer.
- Preferred to have working knowledge in Salesforce DevOps tools, Jenkins pipelines, and managing Salesforce deployments.
About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a AVP Reliability Engineer for a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. They offer 100% Work from Home flexibility for all their functional employees and provide some of the best-in-class Employee Benefits and Programs catering to work-life balance and overall well-being.
Job Purpose:
The pace and complexity of software development is increasing constantly – straining traditional IT operations practices. DevOps helps alleviate siloed workflows, and lack of visibility and collaboration. However, DevOps teams do not necessarily dedicate resources to increase application reliability and performance. That gap is filled by Reliability Engineering, which applies software engineering principles to ensure high reliability and scalability of software systems.
The AVP, Reliability Engineer implements highly automatic and self-healing applications, which in turn frees up time for development tasks such as new features and business growth. The ideal Reliability Engineer is skilled in both software engineering and system administration.
We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training, and culture events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the dependability and scalability of one or more enterprise-scale applications.
- Develop the reliability process to ensure the highest level of systems availability, stability, security, and performance, including maintenance and support, root cause analysis, systems validation, performance tuning and capacity management.
- Be a member of DevOps teams in shared responsibility for the reliability of these applications and associated platforms.
- Have dedicated time for creating software that improves the reliability of systems in production, fixing issues, and responding to incidents/on-call events.
- Support a root cause analysis program that will lead to reduced downtime, increased resiliency, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Design and implement monitoring, alerting and appropriate metrics to track and report adherence to service SLOs and SLAs, performance, and operational efficiency.
- Drive technical innovation and efficiency in application and infrastructure operations via simplification and automation.
- Coordinate between infrastructure, platform, and application subject matter experts to promote reliability efforts through communication and best practice sharing.
- Be a SPOC for all communications toward Client facing relationship managers
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a minimum 4+ years of combined experience in application development and support for associated infrastructure OR, in lieu of degree, 6+ years of combined experience in application development and support for associated infrastructure.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in using site / platform observability and performance monitoring tools.
- Experience in supporting and maintaining large scale distributed systems.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in site reliability engineering
- Minimum 4 years of systems engineering experience.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work well in diverse-team-oriented settings with other developers, Product Managers, other SREs, etc.
- Good understanding of IT applications support processes, incident management and problem resolution
- Proficiency in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including automation, monitoring and reliability best practices
- Excellent oral/written communication, analytical, problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of fintech Industry as it relates to consumer financing.
- Deep experience in service-oriented architecture
- Agile expertise
- Critical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
- Experience with dependency management tools like Maven or Gradle
- Experience with continuous integration environments like Jenkins
- Experience building and deploying application on Cloud
- Experience in generating OpenAPI / Swagger specifications
- Working knowledge of API gateways