Head of Operations-Servicemen Preferred

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly disciplined and strategically minded professional to lead and manage operations across all Crimson Schools in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will be from an Ex-Navy or defense background, bringing a strong foundation in structured leadership, operational planning, and team coordination. This role involves overseeing administrative functions, campus operations, facilities management, and ensuring standardization of processes across branches.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall operations for all Crimson schools in the Hyderabad region, ensuring seamless functioning across campuses.
• Ensure compliance with CBSE guidelines, local DEO/MEO regulations, and internal SOPs.
• Supervise campus administration, transportation, security, housekeeping, and other support functions.
• Drive discipline and safety protocols in alignment with institutional values and defense-grade standards.
• Coordinate with Principals and School Admins to resolve operational challenges and plan infrastructure needs.
• Ensure timely execution of academic calendars, assessments, events, and school-level initiatives.
• Oversee vendor management, facility repairs, logistics planning, and cost optimization.
• Implement and audit standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency across campuses.
• Prepare and review operational reports, flag bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvements.
• Act as the go-to liaison between school leadership, internal departments, and external service providers.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Ex-Navy or defense professional with demonstrated civilian experience in operations or facility management.
• Strong ability to lead, mentor, and manage multi-location teams with a hands-on approach.
• Experience in educational institutions, multi-site retail, or facility management preferred.
• Skilled in compliance oversight, staff supervision, and process-driven execution.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree mandatory. MBA in Operations/Administration or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years overall, including defense tenure and at least 3 years in a civilian operations role.

Key Skills

• Team Leadership & People Management
• Process Implementation & Monitoring
• Multi-site Operations Oversight
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Facility & Vendor Coordination
• Problem-solving & Crisis Handling
• Discipline, Integrity, and Professionalism

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹180,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Operations management: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person