Reports to: Managing Director & CEO
Experience Required: 15+ years in large-scale project operations, with significant experience in government-funded program execution
Role Overview: The Vice President – Operations will be responsible for the strategic and executional leadership of all government-funded programs undertaken by the organization. The role requires a highly process-driven and compliance-oriented professional who can manage complex, high-volume, multi-location projects, ensure timely delivery, and drive excellence across all operational parameters.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Execution & Operational Control
- Lead end-to-end planning, implementation, and monitoring of government-funded projects
- Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure uniformity, scalability, and efficiency
- Ensure timely achievement of project milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators
2. Compliance & Governance
- Ensure full compliance with government guidelines, contractual obligations, and audit requirements
- Oversee documentation, fund utilization tracking, reporting, and timely submissions
- Maintain audit-readiness and respond proactively to internal and third-party inspections
3. Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead a large team across functions and geographies—project managers, coordinators, field teams, and administrative staff
- Define KPIs, review performance, and build capacities to drive accountability and results
- Promote a culture of ownership, discipline, and high performance
4. Government Liaison & Reporting
- Serve as the nodal point of contact with central and state departments, regulatory agencies, and funding bodies
- Represent the organization in review meetings, inspections, and strategic discussions
- Ensure high-quality reporting, dashboards, and MIS for internal leadership and external stakeholders
5. Technology & Process Improvement
- Leverage digital tools to enhance project monitoring, transparency, and decision-making
- Drive continuous process improvement and automation in project lifecycle management
6. Strategic Planning & Expansion
- Support proposal development and pre-sales efforts for new government engagements
- Lead rollout of new projects in line with organizational strategy and state/national priorities
- Ensure optimal resource planning, budgeting, and operational preparedness
Candidate Profile:
- Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Management, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in operations, with 7–10 years in leadership roles managing government or public-sector programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-crore, multi-state projects with diverse teams
- Deep understanding of government protocols, public project lifecycle, and institutional coordination
Skills:
- Strong leadership, communication, and execution capability
- Hands-on experience in managing compliance, documentation, and reporting frameworks
- Tech-savvy and data-oriented in approach to project management