Operations Manager - Strategic Projects

About the Role

The Operations Manager for Strategic Projects will play a key role in supporting the Senior Managing Director by ensuring seamless planning, execution, and monitoring of high-priority strategic initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive, and experienced professional who excels in a fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive support to help achieve organizational goals. The successful candidate will be based in Bangalore, India, and must have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.

Location: Bangalore

Key Responsibilities

The Operations Manager will oversee a broad range of duties, with a primary focus on project management support and executive-level coordination.

1. Strategic Project Management and Execution Support

   • Provide end-to-end project management for strategic initiatives, including defining scope, setting milestones, tracking progress, and managing risks.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and timely delivery of project milestones.
   • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic initiatives, preparing regular status updates and performance reports for the Senior Executive.
   • Facilitate project review meetings, document decisions and action items, and ensure responsible parties follow through.

1. Executive Communication and Reporting

   • Develop and prepare high-impact executive presentations and reports, demonstrating expert proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint. This includes synthesizing complex data and strategic concepts into clear, visually compelling narratives for internal and external stakeholders.
   • Manage and organize critical documentation related to strategic planning, business reviews, and executive meetings.
   • Serve as the primary liaison between the Senior Executive and department heads, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely communication.

2. Operational Excellence and Administrative Support

   • Maintain expert-level proficiency with the full MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) to efficiently manage data, correspondence, and administrative tasks.
   • Identify opportunities to improve processes and project workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of technical proficiency, proven experience, and exceptional soft skills essential for an executive support function.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ Years / Demonstrated experience in Operations, Project Management, or Executive Support, preferably within a mid-size organization in India.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree / A degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is required. A Master's degree or PMP certification is a plus.

• Technical Skills: Expert MS Office Suite / Mandatory expert-level proficiency in PowerPoint for executive presentations, high proficiency in Excel for data analysis, and Word for professional documentation.

• Soft Skills: Communication & Interpersonal / Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex organizational dynamics with professionalism and tact.

About Riveron:

At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.

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Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/.

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