ZingBus - Assistant Manager/Manager - Founders Office - IIM/FMS/MDI/IIT/NIT/BITS (1-4 yrs)

About the Company:

- Founded in 2019, zingbus is building the most trusted brand for intercity travel. Keeping reliability and safety at the core, we are building a two-sided platform that delivers standardized journey experience for travelers and increased earnings for our supply partners.

- We connect 300+ cities across the country through our daily services and have served 2.5 Mn+ unique customers so far and are aggressively working towards the fleet electrification and establishment of charging technology and infrastructure.

- Raised Series A from Y Combinator, InfoEdge, AdvantEdge, and other prominent investors from India and Silicon Valley. Additionally, secured a significant investment of $9 million from bp Ventures.

- https://yourstory.com/2021/03/gurugram-startup-zingbus-takes-tech-route-intercity-bus-travel-smoother/amp

- https://www.bp.com/en_in/india/home/news/press/bp-ventures-invests-9-million-in-indias-leading-intercity-bus-platform-zingbus.html

Position: Assistant Manager / Manager Founders Office

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 1-4 years

Education: Preferred: Tier 1 MBA/B.Tech

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with the founders and leadership team to define and execute high-impact strategic projects aimed at business growth, operational excellence, and customer experience.

- Pilot Projects: Manage and oversee pilot projects from ideation to execution. Take ownership of testing new business ideas, services, or markets, analyze results, and make recommendations for scaling.

- Project Execution: Lead and execute cross-functional initiatives in areas like operations, customer experience, and market expansion. Ensure projects are delivered on time and meet business objectives.

- Data Analysis & Insights: Conduct in-depth analysis of business performance, market trends, and customer behavior to inform decisions and shape strategies.

- Process Optimization: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity across the organization.

- Stakeholder Coordination: Work with internal teams (tech, marketing, operations) and external partners to ensure smooth execution of strategic initiatives and maintain alignment on key objectives.

- Executive Reporting: Prepare and present high-quality reports, presentations, and updates for the founders and senior leadership team to aid in decision-making.

- Problem Solving & Communication: Be the key point of contact for the founders, ensuring effective communication across teams, and quickly solving challenges that arise in day-to-day operations.

Skills & Qualifications:

- 1-3 years of experience in managing pilot projects, strategy, or operations within a high-growth or startup environment or a consulting experience.

- Strong academic credentials, preferably from a Tier 1 MBA or B.Tech program (IIT / BITS etc).

- Experience in planning, executing, and analyzing pilot projects or new initiatives, with a proven ability to scale successful pilots.

- Proficiency in data analysis tools to derive actionable insights and recommendations.

- Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and timelines.

- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, and solve problems creatively in a fast-paced environment.

- Passion for travel is a plus!

Why Join zingbus?

- Be part of a fast-growing company transforming the travel industry.

- Direct exposure to the founders and leadership team, working on strategic, high-impact projects.

- Hands-on experience with pilot projects and innovative business initiatives.

- Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a rapidly expanding company.

- Competitive compensation and benefits in a dynamic and exciting work environment.