Lead - Corporate Business Excellence

About Business:

Adani Group: In recent years, we have evolved from a new player in power generation to India s largest private thermal power producer, with a capacity of 15,250 MW and a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Business Excellence: Our Business Excellence Department drives operational transformation across Adani s portfolio by integrating process optimization, digitalization, and best practices. Using cutting-edge analytics and lean methodologies, we streamline operations to boost efficiency, quality, and sustainable growth. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborating with internal teams and external partners, we implement strategic initiatives that maximize resource utilization and set new standards in operational excellence.

Job Purpose: The BEx Process Assurance and Operational Excellence Lead is responsible for driving the adoption and execution of process assurance and operational excellence solutions across the organization. This role focuses on ensuring the business optimizes its processes and reduces inefficiencies through solutions like CWS, SPS, and BPR. The BEx Process Assurance and Operational Excellence Lead will track performance metrics, standardize processes, and implement best practices that improve quality, compliance, and overall business performance. This role will work cross-functionally to ensure that the organization is continuously improving, achieving operational goals, and reducing risks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

BEx Process Assurance and Operational Excellence Lead

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation:

Lead continuous process improvement through Challenges Worth Solving (CWS), Structured Problem Solving (SPS), and BPR initiatives.

Enhance automation, reduce manual errors, and improve operational efficiency by implementing digital transformation strategies.

Streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve interdepartmental efficiency by leading cross-functional projects.

Performance Metrics & Reporting:

Ensure measurable improvements by defining and tracking performance metrics aligned with business objectives.

Drive performance improvements and support business goals by implementing and regularly updating the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) for BUs.

Process Governance & Standardization:

Improve process consistency and quality by developing and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Ensure compliance with ISO and quality standards, driving best practices in process governance.

Training & Capability Building:

Enhance process knowledge and operational skills across teams by leading training initiatives.

Support ongoing operational excellence by establishing the Adani Business Excellence Academy (ABEA) and a process assurance mechanism.

Institutionalise the Adani Business Excellence Academy:

Create a Virtual organisation Adani Business Excellence Academy which would be responsible for promoting the Business Excellence Roadmap across all BUs through ensuring focussed training & development, monitoring of the Business Excellence activities & their KPIs, promotion of BE roadmap through communication and appropriate R&R

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Business Unit Heads (Energy, Ports, etc.)

Adani Workforce Management System (AWMS)

Adani Business Excellence Academy (ABEA)

Operations Department

Human Resources (HR) and Learning & Development Department

Finance Department

Compliance Department

Data Analytics Department

Information Technology (IT) Department

Senior Leadership (CXOs, CEO)

Key Stakeholders - External

Industry Benchmarking Bodies

External Consultants and Partners

Regulatory Authorities

Vendors and Technology Providers

Educational Qualification:

MBA in Operations / Technology / Supply Chain

Work Experience (Range of years):

10-12+ years of relevant experience in training, program management, consulting, or strategy.

Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

ISO Auditor experience is preferred.