Job Description

About ZELMU

ZELMU is building the next-generation

sports & esports operating system

, combining

governance, data, leagues, performance intelligence, and digital ownership

at national and global scale.

We operate with a

lean internal team

and partner with

PwC and global firms

for finance, legal, and compliance - allowing our core team to focus on

execution and compounding assets

.

Role Overview

The

Chief of Staff / Program Lead

works directly with the

Founder & CEO

and acts as the

single internal execution owner

coordinating with:

PwC (India / Singapore / UAE) Law firms Banks Internal tech, authority, and ops teams
This role ensures

decisions move fast

,

nothing slips

, and

founder intent becomes execution reality

.

This is not an admin role. This is a high-ownership execution leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

Founder & Strategy Support

Act as the

execution extension of the Founder

Convert founder decisions into clear action plans Prepare decision briefs, timelines, and risk summaries
PwC & External Partner Management

Primary point of contact for

PwC

Coordinate legal, tax, compliance, and structuring work Track deliverables, deadlines, and dependencies Prevent delays, rework, or scope creep
Program & Execution Control

Maintain master trackers for: Entity setup Board resolutions Compliance calendars Cap table actions Ensure clean documentation and audit readiness
Internal Coordination

Work with: Head of Engineering Head of Authority & IEL Hardware & Ops teams Drive execution without micromanagement

Ideal Candidate Profile

? Must-Have

8-12 years experience in: Consulting Big-4 Strategy PMO Founder's Office
> Strong understanding of:

Corporate operations Multi-entity coordination External advisor management Excellent communication (written & verbal) High ownership & accountability mindset
? Not a Fit If

Pure CA / accounting-only background Pure legal-only background Junior project manager Needs close supervision Avoids ambiguity or fast-paced environments

Skills Required

Stakeholder management (senior-level) Structured thinking & documentation Program tracking & execution rigor Discretion, trust, and confidentiality Ability to push back diplomatically

Success Metrics (First 90 Days)

PwC and vendor coordination running smoothly Clear execution trackers live and used Zero missed deadlines or rework Founder time freed from operational follow-ups Board / investor readiness visible

Why Join ZELMU

Work directly with the Founder Exposure to global structuring and scale High-impact role with real ownership No bureaucracy, no politics Build something category-defining from Day 1
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:

New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):

Have you worked directly with founders, CXOs, or partners in a leadership capacity? Which of the following best describes your primary role over the last 3-5 years? Have you managed workstreams with external consultants, Big-4 firms, or law firms? Have you owned execution of cross-functional programs with multiple dependencies? This role requires operating with limited structure and high ambiguity. How comfortable are you with this? Have you translated leadership decisions into execution plans for teams or external partners? Can you share an example of pushing back on a senior stakeholder or vendor to protect timelines or scope? This is not a pure finance, HR, or legal role. It is an execution and coordination role. Are you comfortable with this?
Experience:

full-time professional: 10 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:

100% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person