Operations Lead - Ground Transport Business

About Business

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. 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.

Adani Airports Holding Limited: Adani Airports Holding Limited is reshaping the aviation landscape, transforming airports into dynamic hubs of connectivity, innovation, and service excellence. By prioritizing passenger experience, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, and enhancing operational efficiency, we are redefining airport infrastructure across India. Our vision is to create world-class airports that serve as gateways to regional development and global connectivity, positioning Adani Airports as a leader in the aviation sector with a focus on sustainable growth and community impact.

Job Purpose: Operations Lead - Ground Transport Business is responsible for enhancing revenue, optimizing local operations, ensuring compliance, and service quality, analysing financial performance, setting revenue targets, and ensuring that the ground transport services contribute positively to the overall financial health of the organization. It also focuses on the day-to-day management and operational excellence of ground transport services.

Responsibilities

Maximize Revenue Generation:

Plan and execute strategic plans to maximize revenue from ground transportation services, including parking, car rentals, taxi services, ride-sharing partnerships, and shuttle operations. Identify and explore new business opportunities, such as dynamic pricing models, premium services, and loyalty programs, to enhance revenue streams.

Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to promote ground transportation offerings and optimize pricing strategies based on demand patterns and competitive analysis.

Manage Ground Transport Operations

Support optimization of ground transport services through best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Implement innovative solutions to enhance service quality and efficiency, ensuring reliable ground transport operations.

Safety And Compliance

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards at their asset to maintain operational integrity.

Conduct safety audits and training sessions regularly to ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with clients, partners, and contractors to resolve operational issues effectively and maintain service quality.

Build relationships with unions, regulatory bodies and local authorities to ensure compliance and smooth operations.

Team Leadership And Development

Encourage team collaboration and accountability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement to meet organizational goals effectively.

Mentor and coach team members, identifying high-potential individuals and developing them into future leaders through focused development plans.

Risk Management And Incident Response

Create comprehensive risk management plans to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the organization.

Develop and maintain an incident response plan to address and manage incidents promptly and effectively.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Head - Ground Transport Business

Airport Operations

Customer Service

Engineering

HR department

Finance department

Security

IT

Key Stakeholders - External

Compliance authorities

Third party agencies

Contractors

Unions

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

Bachelor's in Business Administration, Transport Management, or related field.

Preferred: Master's in Business Administration (MBA).

Work Experience

10+ years in transport or logistics management in aviation / hospitality sector