Mobilization Manager

Mobilization Lead plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing the transition or rollout of a food services site at Compass Group Indiatypically during the initial stages.

???? Core Job Responsibilities of a Mobilization Lead:

1. Project Planning & Preparation

Develop mobilization strategies and detailed project plans.

Follow and Govern scope, objectives, timelines, and key milestones.

Conduct risk assessments and create mitigation plans.

2. Stakeholder Management

Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during the mobilization phase.

Coordinate with clients, vendors, operations teams, and leadership.

Ensure stakeholder expectations are aligned with mobilization plans.

3. Resource Management

Identify and allocate necessary resources (people, tools, systems).

Governs recruitment, onboarding, and training of personnel for site startup.

4. Process & Operations Setup

Establish operational processes and workflows.

Ensure all compliance and contractual requirements are met before operations begin.

Oversee infrastructure setup (IT systems, communication, equipments, HSEQ readiness etc.).

5. Change Management

Communicate change initiatives and support operational transitions.

Provide training and support for teams adapting to new processes.

6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Track mobilization progress against KPIs and timelines.

Report status updates, risks, and issues to senior management.

Ensure Mobilization tasks and execution meet the financial budgets defined.

Ensure smooth handover to operation teams post-mobilization.

7. Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all documentation (contracts, SOPs, manuals) is in place and compliant.

Maintain detailed records of mobilization activities and decisions.

???? Skills & Competencies Required:

Min. 8-10 years of experience in Operations at a mid senior level. Experience in NSO will be added on advantage.

Strong Operations, project and program management mindset.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.

Experience with transitions, service delivery, or operational rollouts.