Oorja is looking for a hands-on Chief Operating Officer who combines strategic leadership with genuine operational depth. You will be a core member of the CXO team, shaping company strategy, leading institutional fundraising efforts, and preparing the organisation for Series A while owning the operational performance that makes that growth story credible.
Working closely with the Field Operations Manager, who oversees day-to-day site management, you will focus on building the systems, structures, and partnerships needed to scale Oorja’s proven model into new geographies. You will be responsible for the company’s
operational revenue (direct P&L responsibility), new business model variations, and ensuring the organisation has the people, processes, and operational discipline required to grow without compromising quality or mission alignment.
Critically, you will be deeply present in field operations. Not micromanaging but genuinely engaged and in touch with the realities of ground operations. You will know your team, understand the realities of deploying and managing Decentralised Renewable Energy projects in rural India, and be the kind of leader who builds trust by showing up. We will not consider candidates who prefer to lead from headquarters. The COO at Oorja needs to understand what it takes to deliver services in some of the most remote and challenging rural environments in India, and be energised by that challenge. This is a highly intrapreneurial role requiring adaptability, persistence, outstanding problem solving, and a healthy sense of humour.