Associate Manager Operations

Apps For Bharat; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apps For Bharat is seeking an Associate Manager Operations in Bengaluru to lead planning, coordination, and on-ground execution of pujas and religious programs. You will manage calendars, coordinate with pandits and vendors, and ensure smooth end-to-end delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, budget tracking, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and overall experience for devotees and temples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Management, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in operations, program management, event operations, logistics, or service delivery.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and coordinating field operations is preferred.
• Experience working in fast-paced B2C, service-based startups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own planning and execution of the activity calendars for temples and pandits, ensuring timely scheduling and delivery.
• Coordinate with pandits, vendors, and ground teams for end-to-end puja and devotional program execution.
• Drive central operations by tracking execution, resolving issues, and adhering to processes.
• Oversee post-puja activities including documentation, reporting, and financial closure.
• Support operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Own and implement initiatives to improve overall experience.

Skills

Operational planning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Attention to detail

Budget management

Excel/Google Sheets

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations/Management or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Associate Manager Operations to drive operational excellence across our devotional services and on-ground execution. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless planning, coordination, execution, and pre-event management of pujas and other religious programs. The ideal candidate is highly organised, execution-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Location

Bangalore

Key Responsibilities

• Own the planning and execution of the activity calendars for all temples and pandits, ensuring timely scheduling and seamless delivery.
• Coordinate with pandits, vendors, and ground teams to ensure smooth end-to-end execution of pujas and devotional programs.
• Drive central operations by tracking execution, resolving operational issues, and ensuring adherence to standard processes.
• Oversee post-puja activities, including documentation, reporting, financial closure, and continuous process improvements.
• Support operational excellence initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Own and implement initiatives to improve overall experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations, Management, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in operations, program management, event operations, logistics, or service delivery.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and coordinating field operations is preferred.
• Experience working in fast-paced B2C, service-based startups is a plus

Skills Required

• Strong operational planning and execution capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• Close attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage budgets, expenses, and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.