Operations Manager – Campus Launch

About Newton School of Technology :

Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world's most advanced technology roles.
 

About the Role

We're looking for an Operations Manager – Campus Launch who will own the end-to-end setup of new campuses from scratch.

This is a pure 0→1 role: you will take a campus from an empty shell (or early-stage infrastructure) to a fully functional, ready-to-run environment for students and teams.

You will work across infrastructure, vendors, logistics, academic readiness, and on-ground operations to ensure that everything required for Day 1 is in place and working.

This role requires extreme ownership, strong execution under ambiguity, and the ability to operate in unstructured environments where nothing is predefined.

Responsibilities

Campus Setup (0 → 1 Ownership)

• Own the complete setup of new campuses - from early-stage planning to Day 1 readiness
• Translate high-level requirements into detailed execution plans across infrastructure, logistics, and operations
• Drive campus readiness across both academic and non-academic requirements

Vendor & External Partner Management

• Identify, onboard, and manage vendors across facilities, logistics, and services
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate timelines to ensure on-schedule delivery across all external partners
• Continuously track execution on-ground and resolve vendor bottlenecks in real time

Operational Readiness

Ensure all systems required for running the campus are in place before launch:

• Timetables and scheduling systems
• Student onboarding and movement flows
• Issue reporting and resolution mechanisms

Anticipate operational gaps before launch and proactively solve for them.

On-Ground Execution

• Spend significant time on campus during setup phases to ensure execution quality
• Personally track progress, identify gaps, and ensure closure
• Handle last-mile execution and firefighting leading up to launch
• Step in across functions wherever required to unblock progress - problem statements will often be unclear and evolving

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in operations, business operations, or startup roles with strong execution exposure
• Demonstrated ability to build or set up something from scratch (0→1 experience preferred)
• Strong ownership mindset - ability to drive outcomes without structured guidance
• High comfort working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders (internal teams, vendors, partners) without direct authority
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through
• Willingness to relocate temporarily or be on-site for extended periods during launch phases
• Proficiency in project tracking and operations tools (Excel, Google Sheets, or similar)
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA is a plus

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

You can take an incomplete, messy setup and make it fully functional.

You are highly execution-focused and close loops aggressively.

You don't rely on predefined processes - you create them when needed.

You are comfortable with chaos and can bring structure where required.

You are hands-on and willing to do whatever it takes to get to launch readiness.