Associate Manager Operations

AppsForBharat; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AppsForBharat in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an Associate Manager Operations to drive operational excellence across devotional services and on-ground execution. You will plan, coordinate, and manage pujas and religious programs, working with pandits, vendors, and field teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

The role requires strong organisational skills, hands-on execution, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own planning and execution of activity calendars for temples and pandits.
• Coordinate with pandits, vendors, and ground teams for end-to-end pujas.
• Track execution, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to processes.
• Oversee post-puja activities: documentation, reporting, financial closure, process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Own and implement initiatives to improve overall experience.

Skills

Operational planning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Budgeting & financials

Excel/Google Sheets

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations/Management

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Project management tools

Job description

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.

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

• 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

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.

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