Operations Lead – EdTech

Company: Scholars Foundation
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Work from Office
Experience: Relevant operations and team management experience preferred
Industry: EdTech / Education / Operations Management

About Scholars Foundation

Scholars Foundation is a premium EdTech and academic guidance platform helping students achieve long-term academic success through International Olympiads, Gifted Child Assessments, and personalised academic roadmaps.

We are looking for a results-driven Operations Lead who can take end-to-end ownership of an assigned operational function, build and manage a capable team, establish scalable processes, and ensure consistent achievement of business objectives.

This role is ideal for a professional who can lead through systems, delegation, accountability, and measurable outcomes rather than relying solely on individual execution.

Key Responsibilities1. End-to-End Operations Management

- Take complete ownership of the assigned department's daily operations, deliverables, and performance metrics.
- Ensure operational activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and within defined timelines.
- Identify bottlenecks, resolve operational challenges, and improve overall productivity.
- Establish explicit priorities, deadlines, and performance expectations.

2. Team Building & Leadership

- Recruit, onboard, train, mentor, and manage team members.
- Delegate tasks based on individual capabilities, responsibilities, and priorities.
- Monitor team performance and ensure accountability for assigned deliverables.
- Build a collaborative, disciplined, and results-oriented work culture.
- Develop team members to take independent ownership of their responsibilities.

3. Process Development & System Building

- Develop, document, implement, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Build systems that reduce dependency on individual employees and enable scalable operations.
- Standardise workflows,



communication processes, and reporting mechanisms.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

- Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the assigned function.
- Maintain operational dashboards, trackers, and regular performance reports.
- Review task completion, productivity, quality, and team performance.
- Identify gaps between expected and actual outcomes and implement corrective actions.
- Provide timely operational updates to senior management.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

- Coordinate with other departments and team leads to ensure smooth execution.
- Resolve interdepartmental dependencies and operational conflicts.
- Escalate critical issues and strategic decisions to executive leadership when required.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and structured problem-solving.

Candidate Requirements

- We are looking specifically for Vipassana meditators who have completed at least one 10 day vipassana course (S.n Goenka tradition) and have been practicing daily 1-2 hours of meditation.
- Demonstrated experience in operations management, team leadership, or process management.
- Proven ability to manage people, delegate responsibilities, and deliver measurable results.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing SOPs, workflows, dashboards, and performance tracking systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound operational decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.




- Proficiency in Google Workspace, spreadsheets, project management tools, or relevant CRM systems.
- High levels of ownership, initiative, accountability, and professional integrity.
- Ability to build systems and teams that function effectively with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Experience in EdTech, education, startups, or other fast-growing organisations is an advantage.

Career Growth: Operations Lead to COO

This role offers a potential growth path to Chief Operating Officer (COO) based on demonstrated performance, leadership capability, and sustained operational ownership.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their responsibilities as they demonstrate the ability to build teams, manage complex operations, improve business performance, and establish scalable systems.

Advancement will depend on measurable results, organisational requirements, and readiness for broader leadership responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive fixed salary based on experience and capabilities.
- Performance-based incentives, where applicable.
- Annual performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunity to take ownership of critical business operations.
- Long-term career growth toward senior operations and executive leadership.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for a proactive leader who takes responsibility for outcomes, builds capable teams, establishes clear processes, and ensures consistent execution.

The ideal candidate follows a structured management approach:

Ownership → Team Building → Delegation → Execution → Accountability → Results

If you are ready to move beyond individual task execution and take responsibility for building and managing an entire operational function, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now to join Scholars Foundation and grow toward executive leadership.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote

📌 Operation Lead (India)
🏢 Scholars Foundation
📍 India