Operations Head | Project Management (Greenfield) |Hyderabad

Colliers International Deutschland Holding GmbH; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management company is seeking an Operations Head to manage project operations in the United Kingdom. This role demands a strategic approach, overseeing the execution of multiple projects, ensuring they align with company goals. The successful candidate will interact with clients, coordinate project teams, and maintain quality control on-site. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential for success in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management roles with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to coordinate diverse teams and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent presentation and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations in multiple project locations, ensuring timely progress.
• Facilitate client interactions and keep them updated on project status.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
• Engage actively in site activities to support project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Description

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading global diversified professional services and investment management company, specializing in commercial real estate services, engineering consultancy and investment management. With operations in 70 countries, our 23,000 enterprising professionals provide exceptional service and expert advice to clients. For nearly 30 years, our experienced leadership – with substantial inside ownership – has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual investment returns for shareholders. With annual revenues exceeding $5.5 billion and $108 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property, infrastructure and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, investors and people.

Job Description

The Operations Head will be part of the Colliers Project Management team, and responsible for managing operations in Hyderabad and at a later stage Telangana & Other parts.

This role requires a hands‑on approach and deep engagement with Colliers Project teams, Clients, and stakeholders at every stage of the project's lifecycle. To summarize:

• Regular Visits: You will be expected to visit all project sites regularly. This means staying on top of the progress, identifying any issues early, and ensuring that the work is being done according to the plan.
• Client Interaction: To have regular meetings with Clients and update them on the project’s progress, address their concerns, and manage their expectations. Prepare and present regular reports on project progress, risks, and issues to senior management and clients.
• Team Coordination: Facilitate meetings with site teams, including project managers, engineers, and contractors, to ensure everyone is aligned with the project goals.
• Expertise and Value Addition during project cycle including defining development strategy with project team and ensuring that the project aligns with the company’s goals and client expectations.
• Project Oversight: Oversee multiple projects during the design, procurement, and construction stages, offering expertise on feasibility, buildability, value addition, value engineering, schedule, implementation of micro-schedules by site team, hand-holding project team to implement procedures and to effectively ensuring that all activities are well‑coordinated and efficiently executed.
• Actively engage in on‑site construction activities, providing guidance and support to the site team.
• Point of Escalation: Serve as the main point of contact for project delivery issues and for any issues that arise, ensuring that they are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Overall, the role is critical from point of view of ensuring that the projects run smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.

Additional Information

The candidate should have excellent analytical, strategic, leadership, communications, and writing skills. S/he should be a good team player.