Operations Manager

Location: India ABOUT THE ROLE Human Archive runs large-scale field deployments to collect egocentric robotics data. We are hiring a Field Operations Manager to own the day-to-day execution of these deployments. You will coordinate field teams, hardware, transportation, schedules, and deployment locations to make sure every operation starts on time and hits its daily targets. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who is organised, resourceful, and comfortable solving problems in real time. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Plan and manage daily field deployments - Coordinate field teams, team leads, vehicles, hardware, and deployment locations - Create daily schedules and assign people across projects - Ensure teams receive the right equipment and reach locations on time - Track attendance, deployment progress, productivity, and daily targets - Coordinate with inventory teams for hardware dispatches and returns - Handle transport, accommodation, vendor, and other logistical requirements - Resolve last-minute issues such as absences, delays, hardware failures, or location changes - Maintain clear daily reports and operational dashboards - Improve processes to make deployments faster, more reliable, and more efficient - Help launch operations in new locations and cities - Hire, train, and manage field coordinators and team leads as the operation scales WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR - Strong experience in field operations, logistics, workforce management, or last-mile operations - Excellent at coordinating large numbers of people and moving parts - Highly organised and detail-oriented - Comfortable working with targets, dashboards, and daily performance metrics - Strong communication and people-management skills - Calm and decisive when things go wrong - Willing to be on the ground and take full ownership of execution - High agency, urgency, and willingness to do whatever is required to get the deployment completed Experience at companies such as Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company, Delhivery, Porter, Amazon, Flipkart, or similar operations-heavy businesses is a strong advantage. This is not a strategy-only role. You will be expected to be closely involved in daily execution and field problem-solving.