Operations Manager - Ground Campaigns

DesignBoxed; Punjab; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Designboxed Innovation is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to lead day-to-day ground operations for political campaigns in Punjab, India. You will coordinate field teams, manage manpower and logistics, monitor activities, and ensure timely delivery of campaign tasks while controlling costs.

The role requires strong planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with digital, research, and strategy teams. Travel during campaigns is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in operations, field execution, project management, or political campaign management.

Responsibilities

• Ground Operations: Plan, coordinate, and monitor on-ground campaign activities, ensuring timely execution of tasks and deliverables.
• Team Management: Coordinate field executives and campaign personnel, monitor attendance and productivity, and ensure accountability.
• Logistics and Vendors: Manage manpower deployment, transportation, accommodation, campaign materials, vendor coordination, and other operational requirements.
• Execution Monitoring: Conduct field visits, track progress, identify operational gaps, and resolve execution-related challenges.
• Reporting and Budgeting: Maintain operational trackers, daily reports, expense statements, and resource utilization records.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with digital, social media, research, creative, and strategy teams to ensure smooth execution of campaign activities.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable election regulations, approved budgets, internal processes, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Executive support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management / Operations / Business Administration

Job description

Designboxed Innovation is looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to manage the day-to-day execution of ground operations for political election campaigns.

The individual will be responsible for coordinating field teams, managing manpower and logistics, monitoring campaign activities, controlling operational expenses, and ensuring timely execution of assigned deliverables. The role will also involve close coordination with internal digital, social media, research, and strategy teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ground Operations: Plan, coordinate, and monitor on-ground campaign activities, ensuring timely execution of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Team Management: Coordinate field executives and campaign personnel, monitor attendance and productivity, and ensure accountability.
• Logistics and Vendors: Manage manpower deployment, transportation, accommodation, campaign materials, vendor coordination, and other operational requirements.
• Execution Monitoring: Conduct field visits, track progress, identify operational gaps, and resolve execution-related challenges.
• Reporting and Budgeting: Maintain operational trackers, daily reports, expense statements, and resource utilization records.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with digital, social media, research, creative, and strategy teams to ensure smooth execution of campaign activities.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable election regulations, approved budgets, internal processes, and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in operations, field execution, project management, or political campaign management.
• Prior experience with political consulting firms, election management companies, or large-scale field operations will be preferred.
• Proven ability to manage field teams, vendors, logistics, and multiple activities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and operational reporting.
• Strong planning, communication, problem-solving, and execution skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours during election campaigns.

We are looking for a proactive professional with strong execution capabilities, a hands-on approach, and the ability to manage multiple operational requirements under tight deadlines. The candidate must demonstrate accountability, resourcefulness, and the ability to ensure that campaign activities are delivered efficiently and on schedule.

Required Skills

• communication skills Quick adaptability executive assistant