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.

• 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