Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location

Remote / Hybrid (Based on Project Requirements)

Employment Type

Full-time | Permanent

Future Opportunity

Executive Leadership Role

About Us

Udbhava Avinya Bharat is a mission-driven organization working at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, skills development, and cultural revival. Through national-level educational, incubation, research, and ecosystem-building initiatives, we aim to empower founders, innovators, students, and communities across India.

As we continue expanding our impact, we are building a strong executive leadership team capable of transforming vision into scalable execution. We are seeking a highly committed and entrepreneurial Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help lead the organization through its next phase of growth.

Role Overview

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, strategic execution, organizational growth, partnerships, program delivery, and team management.

The ideal candidate will be capable of building systems, managing cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful implementation of organizational initiatives across innovation, incubation, education, startup ecosystem development, and strategic partnerships.

This is a high-impact leadership role suited for individuals who aspire to build and scale a national-level organization from the ground up.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

Work closely with the Founder and Board to execute organizational vision and long-term strategy.

Develop operational plans, growth roadmaps, and execution frameworks.

Drive organizational expansion across multiple states and sectors.

Operations Management

Oversee daily operations, programs, projects, and organizational activities.

Establish and optimize systems, processes, and standard operating procedures.

Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of organizational resources.

Program & Ecosystem Development

Supervise incubation, entrepreneurship, education, research, and innovation programs.

Monitor program execution, deliverables, outcomes, and impact metrics.

Ensure high-quality implementation of workshops, bootcamps, accelerators, fellowships, and startup initiatives.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

Build strategic relationships with universities, government agencies, corporates, investors, incubators, and ecosystem partners.

Lead negotiations, collaborations, MoUs, and institutional partnerships.

Represent the organization at conferences, innovation forums, and national events.

Team Leadership

Recruit, mentor, and manage operational, program, and business development teams.

Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Establish performance management and reporting mechanisms.

Financial & Organizational Oversight

Support budgeting, resource planning, and financial sustainability initiatives.

Monitor operational expenditures and project-level financial performance.

Assist leadership in fundraising, sponsorships, grants, and strategic growth opportunities.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to organizational policies, legal frameworks, and operational standards.

Maintain documentation, reports, compliance records, and performance reviews.

What We Offer

Official Executive Leadership position within the organization.

Opportunity to become part of the Core Founding Leadership Team.

Deferred compensation structure with clearly defined payout terms under a legally binding agreement.

Fooding and reimbursements for approved official travel and work-related expenses.

Potential pathway toward long-term salaried leadership, profit-sharing, or equity-based opportunities.

Opportunity to contribute to national-level innovation, incubation, entrepreneurship, and education initiatives.

Professional recognition, leadership credentials, and significant ecosystem exposure.

Who We're Looking For

Strong passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, startup ecosystems, and nation-building initiatives.

Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive execution.

Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Highly accountable, self-driven, and comfortable operating in dynamic environments.

Ability to balance vision with execution.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Public Policy, or related fields.

3–10 years of experience in operations, program management, startups, consulting, incubation, entrepreneurship development, or organizational leadership.

Experience working with startups, incubators, accelerators, educational institutions, government projects, or ecosystem-building initiatives is preferred.

Job Requirements

Languages

English & Hindi (Mandatory)

Willingness to Travel

100% (Required)

Work Location

Remote / Hybrid / In-person (As per project requirements)

Strong proficiency in project management, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning.

Important Note

This is a leadership role with a deferred compensation structure during the initial growth phase of the organization.

All responsibilities, deliverables, timelines, compensation terms, confidentiality clauses, and leadership expectations will be clearly outlined in a legally binding agreement prior to onboarding.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

Work from Home

Flexible Working Environment

Leadership Development Opportunities

National-Level Ecosystem Exposure

Travel & Work Expense Reimbursements

Work Location

Remote / Hybrid

Pay

₹15,800.07 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

Work from home

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Delhi, Delhi