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Company Description


Gold Green Cities of India OPC Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2025, is an environmental advisory that grew out of a research initiative on urban forestry. The organization collaborates with city architects, tree specialists, communities, and corporates to design tailored, innovation-led solutions that expand green cover and transform urban landscapes across India. Its work focuses on integrating environmental sustainability into city planning, making urban spaces healthier and more resilient. The portfolio now also includes Art, Culture, and Heritage Conservation, enabling the company to offer a comprehensive advisory suite that supports the ecological and cultural identity of Indian cities.


Role Description


The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a full-time leadership role based in Mumbai, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows some work from home. The COO will oversee day-to-day operations across environmental advisory and art, culture, and heritage projects, ensuring that strategies are translated into efficient processes and measurable outcomes. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, monitoring project delivery, optimizing internal systems, and aligning operations with business goals and client expectations. The COO will collaborate closely with the founder and senior leadership to drive business planning, manage budgets, oversee financial performance, and support strategic partnerships. The position also involves establishing performance metrics, managing operational risks, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusion.


Qualifications


  • Strong Business Planning skills, including strategic planning, goal setting, and go to market strategy.
  • Proven expertise in Operations Management, process optimization, and cross-functional team leadership.
  • Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret data, assess project performance, and support evidence-based decisions.
  • Solid Finance and Budgeting skills to manage P&L, resource allocation, and project financials.
  • Experience in environmental advisory, urban development, or sustainability-focused organizations is highly beneficial.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation abilities, with a collaborative leadership style.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in senior leadership functions with at least 5 years as COO/CFO of a similar organisation.
  • Relevant advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Environmental Management) preferred, or equivalent professional experience at an executive level.