Chief Operating Officer - NGO/Social Service
Description
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Hubballi, Karnataka
CTC: Up to 45 LPA
We are hiring on behalf of a high-impact organization seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive the next phase of organizational growth and transformation.
This is a leadership role for a systems thinker with strong commercial acumen, entrepreneurial instincts, and the ability to build high-performing organizations at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-wide operations across programs, finance, technology, people, and administration.
- Own organizational P&L, financial planning, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability.
- Design and strengthen operating systems, governance frameworks, and execution excellence across functions.
- Lead strategic planning, organizational growth, and institutional expansion.
- Build and manage a high-performing organization of 500+ employees.
- Drive cross-functional alignment, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
- Build strategic partnerships with corporates, government, donors, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders.
- Champion innovation, organizational capability building, and scalable growth initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in building and scaling complex organizations.
- Proven P&L ownership with strong financial and operational management capabilities.
- Exceptional systems thinking with the ability to simplify complexity and build scalable operating models.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated success in driving growth, transformation, and institutional excellence.
- Experience leading organizations with 500+ employees.
- Outstanding strategic thinking, execution capability, and stakeholder management skills.
- Track record in business development, partnerships, fundraising, or resource mobilization is highly desirable.
- Experience in the skilling sector is not required. Leaders from diverse industries with strong operational and strategic leadership experience are encouraged to apply.