Head of India Operations, Cricket Data

Job Description

Head of India Operations, Cricket Data Location: Whitefield, Bengaluru Experience: 8+ Years Work-Type: In Office (5 days a week) Job Code: EXVIA-49 Application Link: Submit your profile directly to Straatix by copying the below Candidate-Submission-Form URL in your browser: https://airtable.com/app0U8lKNDT4KiEnD/pagKI67YRVCs8Yrrn/form?prefill_Applied+Position=reccjuluRE8csU6ih Employment Model: Direct Employment You will be directly employed by our client Your Role at a Glance We are looking for a skilled and people-focused Head of India Operations to lead day-to-day operations at our Bengaluru office and serve as the key liaison to global HQ. As the first hire, you will play a central role in building the team, maintaining a positive team culture, driving team discipline and punctuality, and ensuring high operational standards as the India team continues to grow. This is a leadership position with full ownership of local operations from onboarding and scheduling to infrastructure and escalation management. About Client Our client is a global sports data company delivering real-time, AI-powered analytics platforms to the cricket industry. Every game, every play, every moment is captured with ultimate precision and delivered in real time. Thriving on speed, accuracy, and the thrill of competition, they ensure data is delivered right on time to their clients worldwide, showing the real meaning behind the statistics that really matter. Key Responsibilities Act as the local office head and serve as a bridge between India operations and HQ Manage daily operations and enforce global standards, attendance, and shift discipline Facilitate a positive and productive of fi ce culture and employee experience Own onboarding, induction, and compliance protocols for new hires Coordinate with HQ on policy rollouts, team feedback, and performance escalations Support IT setup and infrastructure readiness with internal teams or vendors Drive process improvements and suggest operational enhancements to leadership Handle employee issues with discretion, empathy, and accountability Required Skills and Experience 8+ years of experience in operations, people management, or admin leadership Excellent communication in English ; clear and confident in verbal and written form Proven track record of working with Western/global teams and clients Strong leadership skills and team-building experience Prior exposure to fast-paced tech, data, or sports-related work environments is preferred Bachelor's degree A passion for cricket is required Why You should apply? A fantastic opportunity to build and scale a high-performing India office for a global sports data company. Work with collaborative, fast-moving teams and international stakeholders Influence how local operations are shaped, scaled, and optimised Lead the employee experience for a growing team working on real-time sports data delivery About the Employment Model Direct Employment: You will be hired directly by the client and be part of their core internal team in India. All aspects of your employment including title, day-to-day responsibilities, compensation, growth, and performance evaluation will be handled directly by the client. Straatix is simply supporting in identifying and onboarding top-tier talent for this role.