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