Lithium Urban Technologies - City Head - Profit & Loss

About Lithium:

Lithium Urban Technologies, founded in 2015, is India's leading provider of 100% electric mobility solutions for corporate transportation, business travel, and logistics. As a tech-enabled, sustainability-focused platform, it pioneers clean, efficient, and zero-emission fleet services across the country.

Lithium Urban Technologies has attracted significant investment from prominent entities:YourStory+1Tracxn+1

- EverSource Capital: Acquired a majority stake in 2022. EverSource Capital, a joint venture between Everstone Capital and Lightsource BP, manages India's largest climate impact funds. The investment aims to scale Lithium's fleet and charging infrastructure across India. Startup Story Media+1Inc42 Media+1

Website: project-lithium.com

The Position:

Job Title: City Head - Profit & Loss

Location: Mumbai & Pune

Department: Operations

Reporting To: COO

Company: Lithium Urban Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

About the Role:

Lithium Urban Technologies is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of P&L - Operations Leader (Transport) to lead our transport operations in Pune & Mumbai. This leadership role is pivotal in driving operational efficiency, cost optimization, and strategic growth, while ensuring a high standard of service delivery and compliance with safety norms. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with proven expertise in fleet operations, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. P&L Management:

- Lead and own the Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for Mumbai & Pune transport operations.

- Develop and implement cost-optimization strategies to maximize profitability.

- Monitor and control operational expenditures while ensuring service excellence.

2. Operational Excellence:

- Oversee day-to-day fleet operations, ensuring productivity, compliance, and efficiency.

- Optimize route planning, vehicle utilization, and turnaround time for enhanced performance.

- Drive automation and technology adoption to enable seamless operational workflows.

- Implement best practices for service reliability, maintenance, and on-road safety.

3. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing operations team.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Finance, and HR.

- Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities.

4. Business Growth & Strategy:

- Identify and drive growth opportunities and regional expansion in Hyderabad.

- Formulate and execute long-term strategic plans to scale operations effectively.

- Support the business development team in acquiring and managing new corporate clients.

5. Compliance & Safety:

- Ensure adherence to government regulations and internal safety standards.

- Implement risk mitigation strategies for driver and vehicle safety.

- Promote sustainable transport initiatives aligned with the company's green mobility mission.

Core Competencies & Qualifications:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in transport operations, logistics, or fleet management.

- Proven track record in P&L management and profitability improvement.

- Expertise in scaling operations, cost structure optimization, and efficiency improvement.

- Strong leadership experience in managing large teams and multi-functional stakeholders.

- Familiarity with EV fleet operations will be an added advantage.

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.