Head of Operations

As the Head of Operations with our client, a leading turnkey automation solutions provider specializing in industrial projects, your role will encompass strategic and operational management, project and process oversight, team leadership, client and vendor coordination, quality and compliance. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives. - Lead planning and end-to-end execution of turnkey projects. - Manage the entire project lifecycle: design, procurement, cash flow, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and handover. - Simultaneously manage multiple complex projects from start to finish. - Set and track KPIs, monitor progress, timelines, and cost-efficiency. - Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. - Identify risks early and implement contingency plans as needed. - Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in engineering, production, procurement, and services. - Build high-performance teams and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and innovation. - Ensure seamless coordination between sales, design, finance, and operations teams. - Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. - Negotiate vendor contracts for best pricing and timely delivery. - Act as the primary escalation point for customer concerns during project execution. - Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies. - Uphold the highest standards of quality and reliability in all deliverables. **Required Qualifications & Skills:** - Bachelors degree in Engineering (Instrumentation or Electrical preferred). - 15-20 years of experience in operations management within automation, industrial engineering, or turnkey project environments. - Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale automation projects. - Strong technical knowledge of PLC/SCADA systems, electrical systems, process automation, and turnkey execution. - Exceptional leadership, team management, and communication skills. - Proficiency in ERP systems, lean methodologies, and project management tools. - PMP or Six Sigma certification (preferred). This leadership role demands strategic thinking, decision-making, resource optimization, client relationship management, continuous improvement mindset, and cross-functional leadership skills for result orientation.,