VP - Operations

Job Description

The VP Operations will work closely with the COO to ensure end-to-end execution of afforestation projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring. They will oversee client communication, team building, data management, budgeting, and quality control to ensure timely and effective project delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

Preparing overall block-wise budgets for the implementation of agroforestry

Monitoring and tracking Plan vs Actual in terms of progress and budget, ensuring projects are implemented within stipulated budgets

Anchor point of coordination among donor, investor, operations team, field team, and tech team

End-to-end tracking of expenses against the donor budget

Conducting weekly team calls to understand progress, bottlenecks, and identifying solutions

Creating processes to ensure documentation protocols are followed during implementation

Preparing strategies for achieving plantation targets within time and budget with help of Sr. Field Managers

Identifying innovative ways to increase scale of operations as per organizational objectives

Ensuring smooth procurement of inputs including saplings, drip, and compost

Communicating with vendors for documentation, invoices, payments, etc.

Identifying new areas adjoining current locations for expansion by connecting with FPOs, NGOs, government officers, etc.

Requirements

Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in large-scale project management or operations, preferably in the environmental, rural development, or sustainability sector

Experience in managing cross-functional teams, client relations, budgeting, and on-ground execution

MBA in operations or prior experience in afforestation or community-based projects will be an added advantage

Benefits

Salary Range :  12 to 18 LPA

Requirements

Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in large-scale project management or operations, preferably in the environmental, rural development, or sustainability sector Experience in managing cross-functional teams, client relations, budgeting, and on-ground execution MBA in operations or prior experience in afforestation or community-based projects will be an added advantage