Head of Strategic Operations at Virtued Academy International · Delhi · 4 - 5 years · ₹6L - ₹12L / yr · Bootstrapped · Posted 16 Jan 2026

Role Overview
The Head – Strategic Operations role is responsible for ensuring smooth, structured, and scalable execution across the organization. The role focuses on translating leadership vision into clear systems, coordinated teams, and reliable day-to-day operations.
This position works closely with senior leadership to strengthen processes, improve execution quality, and support sustainable organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate business and growth strategies into actionable operational plans
- Design, implement, and maintain SOPs, workflows, and execution frameworks
- Coordinate across sales, marketing, academics, operations, and support teams
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training processes in collaboration with HR
- Monitor execution timelines, delivery quality, and operational consistency
- Track key performance indicators and prepare structured performance reports
- Identify process gaps and drive continuous operational improvements
- Act as a bridge between leadership planning and on-ground execution
Eligibility & Requirements
- Prior experience in strategic operations, business operations, or senior operations roles
- Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills
- Ability to manage multiple teams and cross-functional priorities
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on clarity and outcomes
- Experience in education, EdTech, or service-based organizations preferred
- Strong communication and coordination capabilities

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