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Manager Corporate Strategy

1 Openings
Operations
Posted on Apr 20, 2026
Kochi
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Description

Job Purpose
This role will serve as the architect of our aviation process next phase of global expansion, translating the Group CEO’s vision into a tactical roadmap and ensuring that operations across Dubai, Kochi, and San Diego are aligned to drive profitability, operational excellence, and market authority.
Qualifications

Basic: Bachelor’s degree in any stream with minimum 50%,
Preferred: MBA or equivalent preferred

Experience

  • 10+ years in a strategy or leadership role within the Aviation Aftermarket, MRO, or Aerospace sector. With an experience of managing a turnover from $50M to $150M
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of aircraft part-out cycles, rotable pooling, and regulatory frameworks (FAA, EASA, GCAA) OR managing a team to grow from 100+ employees to 1000+ employees
Global Exposure: Proven track record of managing operations or strategy across multiple geographies, specifically the Middle East, USA, and India.

Skills
Database Management Leadership and stakeholder management Problem-Solving Daily Operational Reporting Delivery Coordination Escalation Support

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & MRO Diversification

  • Expansion Roadmap: Develop 3–5-year growth plans, identifying new aircraft platforms and geographic territories for expansion.
  • Niche MRO Entry: Identify and lead the entry into high-frequency, low-CAPEX service lines such as Life Jacket servicing, Oxygen Bottle hydrostatic testing, and Emergency Equipment MRO to build recurring revenue.
  • M&A & Partnerships: Source and evaluate acquisition targets or joint venture partners that provide with immediate technical capabilities or "Certificates of Authority."

2. Operational Integration & Inventory Growth

  • Inventory Intelligence: Identify "Opportunity Areas" by analyzing fleet trends to determine the most movable parts. Guide the procurement team to optimize capital allocation toward high-velocity inventory.
  • Process Engineering: Audit and redesign internal workflows to drastically improve Business TATs (Turnaround Times) across Spares and MRO divisions.
  • Service Standards: Establish and implement global "Golden Falcon" customer service standards to ensure a premium, consistent experience across all global offices.

3. Trust Engineering & Compliance

  • Certification Strategy: Map out and execute the journey for critical certifications (e.g., FAA/EASA Part 145 expansion, AS9120, OEM approvals) to enhance market trust and open doors to Tier-1 airline contracts.
  • Performance Tracking: Implement a robust framework of OKRs and KPIs across Finance, HR, Marketing, and Systems to ensure every department is moving toward the group’s strategic goals.

4. Global Synergy & Communication

  • Cross-Border Alignment: Bridge the gap between the San Diego (Sourcing), Dubai (Commercial/HQ), and Kochi (Operations/Technical) offices.
  • Change Management: Act as the primary communicator of the corporate strategy, ensuring all 150+ staff understand their role in the organization’s success.
Secondary Responsibilities:

      • Support leadership in long-term business planning and decision-making.

      • Monitor industry trends and identify emerging opportunities.

      • Drive organizational alignment and cross-functional collaboration
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