Vice President of Operations

Company Description

Sanskruti International School is an international school in Mumbai that believes education transforms a learner’s entire life, not just their lifestyle. The school follows the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum, emphasizing learning that goes beyond textbooks. Students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives, collaborate, and develop a genuine love for learning. The school provides high-quality resources and equipment tailored to different learning abilities, preparing students for real-world challenges. This student-centered, experiential approach underpins the school’s reputation as one of Mumbai’s leading international schools. Role Description The Vice President of Operations is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the school’s operational performance across academic and non-academic functions. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient processes, and aligning operational initiatives with the school’s educational mission and strategic goals. The Vice President of Operations will lead planning and execution of key projects, collaborate with academic leaders and administrative teams, and monitor budgets and P&L performance. Responsibilities include improving service quality for students and families, implementing operational policies and procedures, and using data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. The role also requires regular reporting to senior leadership, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of systems that support the IGCSE curriculum and overall school experience.

Qualifications

Strong Operations Management skills, including process optimization and oversight of day-to-day school operations. Demonstrated experience in P&L Management, budgeting, and financial stewardship within an educational or service-focused organization. Proficiency in Strategic Planning, with the ability to translate the school’s vision into actionable operational plans. Proven Project Management capabilities to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive timely, high-quality execution. Customer Service orientation, with a focus on enhancing experiences for students, families, staff, and partners. Excellent leadership and people management skills, including coaching, team development, and stakeholder communication. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with competency in using data and metrics for decision-making. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Education Management, or a related field; advanced degree is an advantage. Experience in K–12 or international school environments, particularly with IGCSE or similar curricula, is preferred. Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across diverse teams.