Operations Associate
Stance Health · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Apply & track with Apply EdgeYou will work across existing centres to ensure defined processes and operational standards are being followed, identify gaps, and drive corrective action.At the same time, you will work on GTM initiatives, new centres expansion, location identification, launches, events and other business-building projects.The ideal candidate should be able to both maintain and improve an existing operating system and think from scratch when a new initiative needs to be executed.Key ResponsibilitiesCentre Operations & Process ManagementOwn day-to-day operational execution across existing centres.Regularly work on-ground to understand how operations are actually being carried out.Monitor adherence to existing SOPs, processes, quality and compliance standards.Identify operational gaps and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.Track discrepancies between actual on-ground activity and operational reports/data.Work closely with frontline and support teams to resolve operational issues.Cross-Functional OperationsWork across multiple functions and ensure processes move smoothly between teams, including:Customer support and customer operationsSales/conversion-related processesOnboarding of doctors and other professionalsMarketing executionFront desk and receptionist operationsCentre and clinical operationsPhysiotherapy/field therapyStrength & ConditioningSports and musculoskeletal servicesCustomer experienceOther business functions as requiredGTM, Expansion & New Centre OperationsSupport GTM and business expansion initiatives from planning to on-ground execution.Research and identify potential locations for new centres and business initiatives.Conduct on-ground location visits and evaluate locations from business and operational perspectives.Coordinate with landlords, vendors, contractors and other external stakeholders.Support new centre setup, launch and operational readiness.Identify what needs to be done beyond a predefined checklist and drive execution.Support pilots, new services, programs and other growth initiatives.Business-Building & On-Ground InitiativesTake ownership of projects involving 0→1 or 1→10 execution.Break broad objectives into actionable tasks and drive them to completion.Coordinate multiple stakeholders and solve problems independently.Support events, activations and other on-ground initiatives.Manage logistics, vendors, people and unexpected execution challenges.What We're Looking For1–5 years of relevant hands-on experience, preferably in operations, field operations, business execution, expansion or similar roles.Bachelor’s degree in B.Tech, B.Com, B.Sc. or an equivalent discipline. Note: No postgraduate qualification required or preferred.Strong preference for candidates with on-ground/field-based experience.Experience coordinating across multiple teams, stakeholders or external vendors.Experience maintaining or implementing operational processes.Strong ownership, execution and follow-through.Ability to identify problems independently and drive them to resolution.Comfortable working with frontline teams and ensuring processes are actually followed.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.Comfortable travelling across centres and visiting new locations.Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly.Able to operate independently even when every step is not clearly defined.Experience that would be valuableExperience in any of the following would be relevant:Startup or field operationsCollege fests, events or large-scale activationsExpansion or launch projectsNew centres/location setupBusiness development or on-ground executionVendor and external stakeholder managementBuilding a new process, initiative, product, service or business vertical from scratchTaking an initiative from 0→1 or 1→10Healthcare experience is not mandatory. What matters most is your ability to take ownership, work on-ground, coordinate people, solve problems and execute in an evolving environment.Who Would Be a Great Fit?Someone who is hands-on, process-oriented, ownership-driven and execution-focused — and is excited by the opportunity to work across existing centre operations as well as new GTM, expansion and business-building initiatives.The Role in One LineOwn the operating processes of the existing business while helping build and execute the operational foundation for its next phase of growth.