Cluster Manager- Chennai

Vahan.ai; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Monthly Wellness Leaves

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Vahan.ai is seeking a Cluster Manager for Chennai to build and scale regional supply strategy, drive vendor performance, and optimize processes. You will manage field and vendor operations, engage with clients, and report on performance metrics across blue-collar workforce programs.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS-Office and G-Suite. This on-site role offers a dynamic startup environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree and 2-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in managing and scaling moderate to large teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS-Office and G-Suite tools
• Experience in hyper-growth startups preferred

Responsibilities

• Build and scale supply strategy, operations processes, and execution within your region.
• Lead a large team of vendors, driving performance through continuous improvement and coordination.
• Explore new tools and processes to enhance workflows, boosting productivity and reducing costs.
• Interface with regional client POCs to ensure smooth workflow and vendor support.
• Spend time on-field and off-field to address ground-level challenges with scalable solutions.
• Establish and manage a cadence for performance reporting to track results.
• Focus on acquiring and engaging low-skilled workers in blue-collar/gray collar sectors and build scalable teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree

Tools

MS-Office

G-Suite

Job description

Cluster Manager- Chennai

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Full-time

About Us:

At Vahan, we are building the first AI powered recruitment marketplace for India’s 300 million strong Blue Collar workforce, opening doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures.

Already India’s largest recruitment platform, Vahan is supported by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Airtel, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), and leading executives from Google and Facebook.

Our customers include names like Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, Zepto, and many more. We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to recruit for the workforces of some of the most recognized companies in the country.

Our vision is ambitious: to become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals worldwide, empowering them with not just earning opportunities but also the tools, benefits, and support they need to thrive. We aim to impact over a billion lives worldwide, creating a future where everyone has access to economic prosperity.

If our vision excites you, Vahan might just be your next adventure. We’re on the hunt for driven individuals who love tackling big challenges. If this sounds like your kind of journey, dive into the details and see where you can make your mark.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supply Strategy & Scaling: Build and scale supply strategy, operations processes, and execution within your region.

• Vendor Management: Lead a large team of vendors, driving optimal performance through continuous improvement, performance management, and daily coordination.

• Process Optimization: Explore new tools and processes to enhance internal and external workflows, boosting program productivity and impacting cost levers.

• Client Interaction: Interface with regional Client POCs to ensure smooth workflow and support for vendors.

• On-Field & Off-Field Insight: Spend time both on-field and off-field to understand and swiftly address ground-level challenges with scalable solutions.

• Performance Reporting: Establish and manage a cadence for performance reporting to track and drive results.

• Supply Network Growth: Focus on acquiring and engaging low-skilled workers in the blue-collar/gray collar sectors, developing scalable teams and processes for job seeker acquisition.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Hold any Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree and bring 2-5 years of relevant work experience.

• Excel in managing and scaling moderate to large teams, with a proven track record in stakeholder management and communication.

• Have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both up and down the organizational ladder.

• Are highly proficient in MS-Office and G-Suite tools, using them to compile, interpret, and share quality and performance data internally and with clients.

• Preferably have experience in hyper-growth startups and thrive in dynamic environments.

• Are a self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude, motivated to drive success.

At Vahan, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a sector that touches millions of lives. We’re committed to not only advancing the livelihoods of our workforce but also, in taking care of the people who make this mission possible. Here’s what we offer:

• Unlimited PTO: Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you.

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: We’ve got you covered with plans designed to support you and your loved ones.

• Monthly Wellness Leaves: Regular time off to recharge and focus on what matters most.

• Competitive Pay: Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact.

Join us, and be part of something bigger—where your work drives real, positive change in the world.