VP - Operations

• 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 followe'd 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