We are seeking a commercially sharp, detail-oriented Operations Manager to lead and scale Biome’s city/ regional operations. This role demands meticulous planning and continuous monitoring to ensure vendor development, cost-efficient project execution, and flawless delivery across interiors, modular furniture installations, and events.
- Identify, onboard, and nurture local vendors (fabricators, contractors, event partners, logistics providers).
- Negotiate commercial terms and contracts to achieve competitive pricing and service quality.
- Establish and monitor SLAs and KPIs to ensure performance and cost control.
- Create detailed project plans with clear timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Track progress daily against milestones; identify risks early and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with design, production, and client teams for seamless delivery.
- Oversee site operations, including material delivery, workforce scheduling, and compliance with health & safety norms.
- Own project-level P&L: prepare budgets, track costs, and safeguard profitability.
- Analyse vendor quotes and project financials to drive cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins through process efficiencies and smart sourcing.
- Act as the on-ground representative of Biome for clients, architects, and event organisers.
- Build strong relationships with key customers and partners to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Implement SOPs and operational best practices for consistency and scalability.
- Provide regular monitoring reports and performance dashboards to management.
- Uphold Biome’s sustainability values in all vendor practices and project execution.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, health & safety, and environmental norms.
Graduate in Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management or related field; MBA a plus.
5–8 years’ experience in operations/project management in interiors, construction, events, or allied industries.
Proven track record in meticulous project planning, real-time monitoring, commercial negotiations, budgeting, and P&L management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.
Willingness to travel within the region and work on-site as required
Meticulous planner with exceptional attention to detail and strong monitoring discipline.
Strong commercial acumen with ability to balance cost, quality, and timelines.
Hands-on and execution-driven with a bias for action.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
- MBA
- 5-8 years of experience in operations or project management within interiors, construction, events, or allied industries
- Experience with project planning, real-time monitoring, commercial negotiations, budgeting, and P&L management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Vendor management experience
- Willingness to travel within the region and work on-site as required
- Exceptional attention to detail and monitoring discipline
- Strong commercial acumen balancing cost, quality, and timelines
- Hands-on, execution-driven approach with a bias for action
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
What We Do
Biome Sustainability Ventures develops sustainable building materials by converting agricultural waste into high-performance products. Its flagship BiomeBoard is a rice-straw particle board designed as an eco-friendly alternative to plywood and MDF. The startup focuses on scalable, circular solutions for the built environment, supporting lower-carbon interior fit-outs, exhibitions, experiential installations, and other temporary or semi-permanent applications for commercial and creative spaces.
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