Morphogenesis is one of India's most respected architecture and urban design practices, globally recognized for climate -responsive design, sustainability -led innovation, and transformative urban development projects.
As the firm embarks on a strategic 3–5 year roadmap culminating in a liquidity event, strategic investment, or M&A; transaction, the founders are transitioning into non -executive board roles. Simultaneously, the firm is undertaking a legal and operational transformation from a registered partnership into a corporate structure.
This creates a unique opportunity for a high -potential operator to become the architect of one of the most ambitious institutionalization journeys within India's design ecosystem.
Reporting To: Chairman (Founder) & Vice Chairperson / Managing Partner Role Horizon: 3–5 Year Value Creation & Strategic Exit Roadmap Experience: 10–15 Years Post MBA Education: MBA from a Tier -1 Institution (IIM A/B/C, ISB, XLRI, FMS or equivalent global schools preferred)
The Mandate
This is not a traditional COO role.
This is a value creation, restructuring, and enterprise transformation mandate designed to prepare Morphogenesis for a strategic exit within the next 3–5 years.
The successful candidate will assume increasing ownership of the firm's operational, financial, and strategic agenda with the objective of:
â Institutionalizing a founder -led enterprise
â Building investor -grade governance and financial systems
â Driving EBITDA expansion and valuation enhancement
â Scaling new growth engines
â Embedding technology and AI into delivery workflows
â Preparing the business for a successful M&A; or liquidity event
Over time, the role is expected to evolve into full enterprise -level COO responsibility with ownership of P&L; and organizational performance.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
1. Corporate Governance & M&A; Readiness
Lead the transformation from partnership structure to a corporate operating model.
Responsibilities include:
â Drive transition to Private Limited structure
â Build board governance processes and reporting mechanisms
â Establish investor -grade financial controls
â Create audit -ready operating systems
â Drive Quality of Earnings readiness
â Build transaction data room infrastructure
â Develop valuation enhancement roadmap
â Support strategic investors, bankers, and M&A; advisors during diligence processes
Success Metrics
â Successful corporate transition completed
â Monthly board reporting operationalized
â Audit -ready financial reporting framework established
â M&A; readiness achieved within 36 months
2. Financial Architecture & Margin Protection
Assume increasing ownership of financial performance across studios, business units, and project portfolios.
Responsibilities include:
â Establish profitability governance across all projects
â Implement project -level margin monitoring
â Build forecasting and budgeting systems
â Create revenue, utilization, and productivity dashboards
â Introduce working capital management disciplines
â Establish commercial approval frameworks for fast -track projects
â Drive EBITDA optimization initiatives
Success Metrics
â EBITDA margin expansion
â Improved project profitability
â Reduction in cost overruns
â Improved cash conversion cycle
3. Process Engineering & AI -Led Transformation
Create a scalable operating platform capable of maintaining design excellence without founder dependency.
Responsibilities include:
â Roll out firm -wide Digital Delivery Manuals
â Standardize project delivery methodologies
â Build process governance frameworks
â Drive implementation of agentic AI workflows
â Develop AI -enabled quality assurance systems
â Introduce aesthetic scoring and design consistency mechanisms
â Automate operational workflows and reporting systems
Success Metrics
â Firm -wide Digital Delivery Manual adoption
â Significant reduction in founder review dependency
â AI -enabled quality control implemented across pilot studios
â Reduced project delivery cycle times
4. Leadership Institutionalization
Build the next generation leadership layer capable of running the enterprise independently.
Responsibilities include:
â Operationalize Strategy Council framework
â Institutionalize Partner -Track development program
â Build succession planning processes
â Establish performance management architecture
â Create executive operating rhythms
â Develop decision -making governance systems
Success Metrics
â Independent L5/L6 leadership pipeline created
â 90% reduction in founder escalations
â Increased decision velocity across the organization
5. Growth Platforms & Cross -Entity Management
Scale Morphogenesis' emerging turnkey design -build venture and other adjacent growth opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
â Drive business model development
â Build operational systems and governance
â Establish commercial frameworks
â Monitor unit economics and profitability
â Build execution ecosystem and partnerships
â Drive integration between core design and delivery businesses
Success Metrics
â Successful scale -up of Morph.net
â Sustainable profitability achieved
â Diversified revenue streams established
Why This Chance
Very few opportunities in India offer the chance to:
â Lead the institutionalization of a globally recognized design firm
â Build a board -ready, investor -grade enterprise
â Drive a full corporate transformation
â Scale new business platforms
â Implement AI -led operating models
â Participate directly in value creation associated with a strategic exit
This is a career -defining opportunity for a future CEO or COO seeking to build, transform, and monetize enterprise value at scale.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a highly analytical, execution -oriented leader who combines consulting -grade strategic thinking with operational excellence.
Preferred Background
â Director / Junior Partner from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney, Strategy&, EY -Parthenon, Monitor Deloitte, or equivalent
â Former Chief of Staff, COO, Transformation Leader, Business Head, or Enterprise PMO leader
â Experience in operational restructuring, corporate transformation, M&A; readiness, value creation programs, or PE -backed businesses
â Exposure to professional services, architecture, engineering, real estate, infrastructure, or project -led organizations is highly desirable
Personal Attributes
â Process obsessed and data driven
â Strong financial and commercial orientation
â High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management capability
â Ability to influence senior creative professionals without founder intervention
â Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to bet on long -term value creation
â Aspiration to grow into a full -scale enterprise COO role
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