- Our Pune site is a key R&D, GTM, and Enterprise Systems innovation hub delivering world-class product development and service in Government Technology.

- The Head of Pune Operations ensures seamless cross-functional operations.

Role Overview:

- As Head of Pune Operations, you will serve as the operational leader for OpenGov's Pune Innovation Hub-driving excellence across all functions.

- While closely partnering with local and global R&D, HR, GTM, Operations, and Enterprise Systems leadership, you will report directly to the SVP of Operations and own end-to-end business operations in the Pune office.

- You will act as the connective tissue between functional departments, global leadership, and local stakeholders-ensuring site-wide alignment, fiscal discipline, and operational effectiveness.

Core Responsibilities:

- Own day-to-day management of all functions at our Pune office-including Engineering, Product Management, Services, Support, Marketing, HR, Finance, IT, Facilities, Procurement, Travel, and Vendor Management.

- Collaborate with global Finance to create and manage site budgets, headcount planning, forecasts, and cost-control initiatives.

- Design and execute scalable programs that improve productivity, reduce friction, and streamline site-wide processes.

- Serve as the go-to liaison for site operations to the SVP of Operations, preparing executive dashboards, KPIs, and status updates.

- Partner with HR to drive hiring plans, employee engagement initiatives, local onboarding, local branding, and site culture development.

- Ensure compliance with global and local IT, cybersecurity, facilities, and employment standards in coordination with respective global teams.

- Coordinate with functional leads across departments and time zones to align Pune operations with company-wide goals and strategy.

- Lead operational planning for site-wide meetings, leadership offsites, and internal events; prepare agendas, document outcomes, and drive accountability.

- Act as the primary ambassador and vocal advocate for the Pune office, ensuring its voice, achievements, and challenges are clearly represented and integrated across the broader company,

- Serve as the visible and inspiring leader for the Pune team-championing local talent, fostering a strong sense of belonging and purpose, and driving seamless collaboration and alignment with the company's global culture, goals, and operations.

What You'll Bring:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.

- 8+ years of experience in operations management, strategy, program management, or consulting across multiple business functions at enterprise SaaS companies.

- Proven ability to design and execute cross-functional programs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with comfort engaging senior stakeholders.

- Strong analytical capabilities; proficiency with Excel, AI-usage, and BI/data-visualization tools.

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple concurrent priorities.

-Demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and delivering measurable business impact.

- Ability to thrive in a matrixed global environment and build effective cross-functional relationships.

- Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP.

- History of building and sustaining KPIs and dashboards that inform executive decision-making.

- Experience partnering with global teams and navigating complex matrixed organizations.