Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Sarita Vihar, Delhi, Delhi
Company: Global Udaan
Pay: ₹1,40,000 – ₹2,00,000 per month (negotiable beyond this range for an exceptional candidate with a proven GCC/EU staffing network and demonstrated scale of operations)
Work Location: In person
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned and results-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and oversee our workforce mobilization and operations across India, with a strong extension into GCC and EU manpower staffing markets. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep on-ground experience in inter-state skill migration, managing distributed field teams, building strong sourcing networks across talent-rich states, and driving international workforce deployment through established relationships with GCC and EU staffing partners. This is a senior leadership role requiring the ability to drive operational excellence while managing people and processes at scale, domestically and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor on-ground teams stationed across key states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and other source locations across India
- Set state-wise targets, monitor team performance, and ensure consistent delivery against mobilization goals
- Oversee end-to-end skill migration operations — worker identification, screening, documentation, travel coordination, and onboarding
- Build and expand a robust network of field coordinators, local agents, and sourcing partners at the grassroots level
- Develop and maintain relationships with GCC-based employers, recruitment agencies, and staffing partners (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain) to drive overseas workforce placement
- Build and manage a network of EU staffing/recruitment agency partners to support skilled and semi-skilled worker deployment into European markets
- Develop and execute operational strategies to ensure timely and quality fulfillment of workforce requirements — domestic and international
- Establish and manage state-level and cross-border operations with clear processes, reporting structures, and accountability systems
- Liaise with state skill development boards, ITIs, and vocational training centers for pipeline development
- Ensure full compliance with labour laws, migrant worker welfare norms, documentation standards, and destination-country regulatory requirements for overseas placements
- Provide regular MIS reports, performance dashboards, and operational updates to leadership
- Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement across sourcing, mobilization, and international placement workflows
- Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings, government interactions, and partner discussions — both domestic and with GCC/EU counterparts
Requirements
- Minimum 10–15 years of overall experience, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role overseeing manpower sourcing, workforce mobilization, or skill migration operations at scale
- Proven experience in managing distributed field teams across multiple states simultaneously
- Strong hands-on exposure to talent-rich states such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab — understanding of local workforce landscape, culture, and sourcing channels
- Established relationships and working experience with GCC employers, staffing agencies, or manpower recruitment partners
- Established relationships and working experience with EU staffing/recruitment agencies for skilled and semi-skilled worker placement
- Demonstrated track record of setting up and scaling state-level or regional operations, including cross-border workforce deployment
- Strong existing network of field agents, sourcing partners, and ground-level contacts is a significant advantage
- Experience liaising with government bodies, skill development boards, or ITIs preferred
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) is mandatory; Hindi essential; knowledge of regional languages such as Bhojpuri or Punjabi is an added advantage
- Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage high-volume operations under tight timelines with minimal supervision
- Willingness to travel extensively across source states and internationally to GCC/EU partner locations on a regular basis
How to Apply
Send your resume to [email protected] or call +91 7419920035
Pay: ₹140,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
