Requirements

About this role

Your primary responsibility will be to minimize the founder’s operational workload, enabling him to focus on product & strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support: Take on tasks and projects to reduce the Founder’s operational burden.
  
• Recruitment: Attract and hire high-quality talent to build a strong team.
  
• Administrative Management: Organise administrative, accounting, and compliance-related work.
  
• Systems Development: Create and implement systems for the smooth functioning of the company.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with internal and external parties on behalf of the founder.
  
• Project Management: Oversee key projects to ensure timely completion and high-quality outcomes.
  
• Strategic Support: Assist in strategic planning sessions and follow up on action items.
  
• Versatility: Be prepared to handle any tasks the founder undertakes.
  

Must haves

• High levels of trustworthiness, energy, and intelligence.
  
• Proactive planning and a strong sense of urgency.
  
• Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Strong focus on task completion and meeting deadlines.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Willingness to take on tasks of any size or scope.
  

Bonus points for

• Engineering background.
  
• Keen interest in defence as an industry.
  

What will make you successful in this role?

• Freeing the founder from operational work.
  
• Getting s**t done.
  

How will we set you up for success in this role?

• Immediate Responsibility: Start executing from day one with a quick transfer of duties.
  
• Resources Provided: Access to all necessary tools and support to help you succeed.
  
• Supportive A Team: You will be surrounded by the best minds ready to help you.
  

Round 1: Screening Application

• Duration : At your own pace but if it takes you less than 15 minutes to apply, you are unlikely to move to the next round.
  
• How to ace: Do not copy-paste your answers from a website or ChatGPT. Be specific in your answers. It’s about you.
  
• Codeword: Use FOUNDERALLY in the application form where it asks you for Codeword. This way we know you have read the JD.
  

Round 2: Intro (Virtual or In-Person)

• Duration : 1 hour
  
• How to ace: Be yourself. We want to know YOU, not some ideal unrealistic person. Tell us why you are a great fit for this role. Ask good questions.
  

Round 3: Culture Fitment

• Duration : 1 hour
  
• How to ace: Help us understand your goals & aspirations. Share some of the stories that have made you what you are. Ask good questions.
  

Welcome aboard

• Congratulations! You are now a part of Armory. You will build something that let’s you sleep at night with a feeling you did something meaningful. Buckle up for a ride into the future.
  

Work Location:

Armory highly values having employees working in-office. We are establishing a collaborative work environment and company culture and that simply does not happen from home. We are based out of Gurgaon and require employees to be in office.

Benefits

What we expect from you

• Genuine curiosity
  
• Founder’s mindset
  
• First principles thinking
  
• Execution, not just ideas
  
• Bias for action
  
• High energy
  
• High agency
  
• Highest level of integrity
  
• Getting your hands dirty
  
• Audacious state of mind
  

What to expect from us

• Team of A players
  
• Work directly with the founder
  
• Ridiculous levels of responsibility
  
• Fast & decisive approach
  
• Work on hard problems
  

What your first 3 months at Armory will look like

30 Days

• Complete the onboarding process, learn about our mission and values, meet your team, and understand ongoing projects and priorities.
  
• Gain necessary access, contacts and information needed to start execution.
  
• Collaborate with the founder to outline his activities and plan a transition.
  

60 Days

• Understand the company hiring process and key requirements.
  
• Lead initiatives to recruit top talent.
  

90 Days

• Engage with government departments to secure licenses, permits, and ensure compliance.
  
• Develop a long-term plan for personal growth and development within the company, discussing your career aspirations with the founder.
  

Irrespective of you applying at Armory or not, some of the following tips will definitely help you in your job search.

How to get hired

Targeted Applications: Ensure your application is tailored specifically for the job you're applying for by understanding its requirements and showcasing relevant experiences and skills. Apply for THIS job, not some job.

Quality Over Quantity: Instead of applying to 100 jobs casually, it’s far better to apply to 4 seriously.

Stand out: Most people don’t put any efforts in applying to jobs, their applications look exactly the same. It’s easy to stand out from them just by putting a little effort and showcasing your relevant experience and interest for the said job.

How to NOT get hired

• If your cover letter starts with “Honestly, I possess all the skills and experience that you’re looking for”, then you are not going to make it.
  
• In fact, we wrote a long thread on all the ways you will NOT get hired. https://x.com/singhamardeep/status/1459114743398998018?s=46 We highly recommend you to read it.
  

We wish you the best in your job search!