Team Lead - Operations Support in Pune

DeutschPro India is the Indian branch of GfW - Gesellschaft für Weiterbildung, an educational holding and network of international language and vocational training institutes. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and international cooperation, we are continuously expanding our reach beyond borders. Together, we are preparing the further development of our activities in India, aimed at building long-term, sustainable partnerships and impactful educational solutions.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Team Lead for our Operations Support department in Pune to support the ongoing development of our local operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the department, leading and developing a growing team, and ensuring efficient administrative and operational processes.

Website: https://www.gfw.education/

Location: Pune

• Lead the Operation Support Team in pre-planning language courses and official language exams across international school locations
• Own end-to-end operational processes — from scheduling and resource planning to quality control and continuous improvement
• Identify bottlenecks, define standards, and make sure every step in the process is documented, understood, and followed
• Act as the central interface between school locations, internal teams, and external partners
• Drive the setup and refinement of workflows that scale as our network grows

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, ideally in operations or project coordination
• Structured, reliable, and independent working style
• Fluent in English, German at B2 level
• Strong communication skills and intercultural competence
• Good PC and MS Office skills
• Based in Pune

• The opportunity to grow with a dynamic international project
• A varied role with operational responsibilities
• Long-term cooperation with potential for growth and development
• A supportive and inspiring international team

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send us a brief message outlining your background and motivation – we are eager to get to know you and discuss potential next steps.