Present assignments as of 20th March

Here are a few of the openings we are presently working on:

-Country Manager for a MNC telecom repair company @ Gurgaon

-Sales Head for a MNC construction chemical company @NCR region

-Vice President HR -healthcare services group @ Hyderabad

-Director Engineering for a IT MNC

-Practice Director for IT services -MNC in Hyderabad

-Vice President Sales for IT product company in Hyderabad

-Telecom players looking for Zonal Business Managers -with FMCG sales experience to be posted in Visakhakapatnam, Tirupathi, Kurnool and Hyderabad

-Head Litigation for a power company in Hyderabad

-CIO for a product company in Hyderabad

-CFO for an infrastructure company with proven track record in fund raising

-Sales Manager for a product being rolled out as SaaS offering

-Accounts Manager- one for a IT product company and another for an engineering firm

-Broadband Remote Access Server specialist in Hyderabad

-Purchase Manager for a turbine manufacturing company in Hyderabad

Apart from these, here are a few HOT positions that have not yet been closed for the past month

-Vice President -Sales for BPO/ITES industry to based anywhere in the US

-Retail Domain Specialist for IT services company in Chennai

-Facade consultant in Mumbai

-Structural Design Engineer in Hyderabad

-Information Security specialist in Singapore

-Business Analyst in Singapore

-Production Head for a turbine manufacturer in Hyderabad

-Sales Manager for an Engineering firm looking for specific exposure to Boiler/gearbox/heat exchangers -to be based in Hyderabad

RSVP menon@optionsindia.com :should you be aware of anyone keen to know more!!

Have a great weekend!

Relationship Managers- Mobile commerce VC Funded start up

Our client is a HOT start up- one of the top TEN named in India-as named by Economic Times and BusinessToday, to watch out for!!

It is venture funded and you will have a great chance to change the way commerce is being done in India henceforth!!

Positions exist in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai!

We are looking for a business-savvy persons who would be responsible for the overall business (implementing business plans/strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation) from the region.

The job would involve merchant acquisitions of large and medium sizes, forging alliances and managing the relationships to drive revenue and growth. The role would be accountable for the entire cycle of business development, sales and after-sales relationships.

Should you be aware of sales professionals with strong relationships in one of the following segments,
-the BFSI sector ( leverage on the new RBI guidelines throwing upon the market!)
-government & PSUs( think about the convenience of using mobile phones to pay utility bills instead of spending hours in a queue!!)
-or even any B2B area...where one can revolutionise the way the customer buys and when!!

please feel free to reach out to menon@optionsindia.com and I shall be glad to provide you with all the pointers required!

Change the way the world shops!!

Vice President level positions in Consulting -Delhi

Last week on my trip to Gurgaon, I had the pleasure of interacting with the Managing Director of the Indian operations of a very interesting company.

They are in the business of " performance improvement", helping clients achieve their goals by improving the knowledge, skill, effort and commitment of their employees, channels, customers and suppliers.

In a little over 25yrs of existence, the company employs over over 1000 people, billing some 350 million Euros annually and with over over 2000 active clients-most of them marquee names!!

Well, they now need 3 or 4 key persons at their Delhi office to make the India story true! I will like to believe its a startup environment, doing high end consulting, (it doesnt come cheap, you know!!)-and needs an evangelist to roll out their plans across the country.

The different roles on offer now are :

1. Conceptualize, design & deliver sophisticated communication solutions for our clients in the areas of employee /response management, employee/customer events, CRM and digital communication

2. Heading the L&D team. ie Direct the set‐up and delivery of Learning and Education projects -involving Training Need Analysis, conceptualization, design & delivery of customised learning solutions for clients.

3. Compensation & benefits specialist- Some who can develop expertise in respect of the Indian tax regime and its application to the employee benefits marketing

4. An E-learning expert. One who can handle Instructional Design/ training delivery/ content and project execution. Hands‐on experience in developing Instructor Led Training (ILT) / WLT / CBT.

Self starters, with a fire in the belly, and work out of their skin, are encouraged to reach out to me at 9849040820 after mailing a brief of their profile to menon@optionsindia.!!

Landscape Architect required in Delhi

One of our associates is looking out for a Landscape Architect for a client of theirs-in the infrastructure industry. The company has been in the news nationally for bagging a few prestigeous mega projects in India.

This is a senior management position-and would be responsible for showcasing the best benchmarks - plan & design land areas for projects such as parks, schools, recreational facilities, hospitals, roads, airport, commercial, industrial & residential sites. Will coordinate with architects & engineers.Prepare specifications.

The ideal person would have a Masters degree and about 12-15 Yrs exp in landscape architecture. Must have knowledge of botanical characteristics of trees, shrubs and grasses and latest trends & technologies used in landscape architecture

Should you be aware of anyone desirous of relocating to Delhi/NCR region, I shall be glad to address any clarifications they may need!

RSVP menon@optionsindia.com

Senior management positions -Infrastructure industry

There is a lot of action in the real estate/construction/infrastructure industry, especially with a lot of recent IPOs in the market.

I take this opportunity to try and consolidate some of the openings we are privy to- both through our associate network, as well as some direct clients. I realise that they span locations, levels and indeed, sound very comprehensive. While some of the lesser known brands are accused of hiring 'trespassers', I think the bigger names are pretty choosy about the specific nature /quality of experience the professional is bringing to the table!

-CFO positions for handling entry into new businesses in the industry. eg SEZs, Multiplexes, Malls, Commercial, residenial, Hotels,IT parks, hospitals.

-Group Tax planning head ( Vice President level)

-GM direct taxation-handling tax assessments

-Senior treasury professionals- who should have handled fund raising activities in excess of 250 crores in the recent years.

-GM legal. There are specific openings for persons with experience in corporate law/MOUs/ agreements-as well as those who are familiar with the local laws related to land acquisitions.

-GM accounts- pure accounting operations -finalisation of accounts-as there are seperate departments to handle finance,treasury, tax, audit, costing etc.

On the operations side, there is an acute demand for persons who have substantial experience in Dubai/Middle East region in having handled projects in the high rise apartments.And specifically for

-electromechanical professionals. Mechanical engineers who have been involved in the construction projects and have handled installation and erection of lifts, DG sets, HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting, electrical etc.

-"fit outs" : Either architects or civil engineers handling interiors. They hand hold the clients from the time of booking to the possession of the premises and coordinate with the external consultants handling various aspects of interiors.

-Yes, and finally as the projects are in advanced stages at some locations,there is an acute demand for professionals who have experience in selling/leasing space to corporates. Those working with international property consultants and have sold a few million sft space in the recent past are HOT !!

GM-India operations-telecom service solutions

Our client is a US based family business organisation which is over 30yrs old-and spread across 30 odd countries-employing close to 4000 employees.

They operate in the Telecom industry and are in the business of providing installation, repair and global supply management solutions to their clients-for a range of products in the wireline and wireless industry.

Having launched operations in India last year, the business operation now is at an inflexion point, considering a lot of their global customers are part of the India growth story. My client is presently looking for a person- General Manager – who would be responsible for the company operations in India and report directly to the Vice President of International Operations located in the US.

The role would need some one with a maturity of handling a P&L responsibility- while building up the business operations in India-ramp up from the present 'two digit' employee strength - move into a new location in the Delhi/Gurgaon region, and provide customer delight.

Yes, a key attribute in the person..would be exceptional man management skills, as the company has a very strong history of career growth for professionals who perform. Most of the VP and Director level persons have been with the company for over a dozen years -with some of them having joined the company as technicians in the eighties..and have grown into leadership positions.

We are looking at engineers -who have a strong desire for customer service and employee focus-with about 15-20yrs experience in the industry-to be among those who wd fit the bill.

Please feel free to reach menon@optionsindia.com for more details. Thanks.

GM India- Medical Devices -MNC startup

Earlier this week, we got an enquiry for the hiring of CEO/Country Manager level opening for a
a global startup company with branches in Israel, USA and Europe that develops medical devices for the treatment of Diabetes.

We are looking for a General Manger that will build a business plan for the Indian market in order to establish the company operation in India. He will be responsible for the foundation and growth of India market & be working closely with Doctors and Physicians as well as the regulatory and legal authorities.

The incumbent would have the ability and knowledge and experience in preparing a comprehensive business plan, as well as leading and aligning all the Sales and Marketing planning in India.

The ideal person would have worked several years in the medical industry, preferably in the medical devices arena network-and have basic knowledge of Indian regulatory requirements.

Should you be aware of any professional with an entreprenurial drive-and the ability to set up a greenfield project in India, I shall be glad to share all the necessary inputs !

RSVP menon@optionsindia.com

Some of the HOT Jobs this week

Last fortnight has seen some desperate deadlines-and hence the irregularity in postings!

As a recruiter one gets to work a lot of assignment at the same- and so most often it is quite taxing to juggle the schedules. Personally, I try to follow the following order :

-topmost priority to assignments where I have been retained for a search. For obvious reasons I am answerable to the deadlines and sensitivities of the client- and at most times, these are confidential positions.

-these are some serious clients, who have indicated their faith in us, and while paying us a monthly retainer fee, gives us mandates that occasionally need me to attend to -on a urgent basis. Some of the positions are niche skills, and so hard to get-and so are perennial in nature. Naturally, I would need to spend a substantial time on these too.

-Positions some of the associates, both members of Executive Recruiters Association (ERA) http://www.era.org.in and otherwise- who are working on some senior level management positions that need urgent attention! Some of them would be looking at 'returning Indian" professionals and so wd need a decent amount of attention -trying to match the aspirations, availability and confirmations!!

-then ofcourse, there are innumerable mandates we recieve almost on a daily basis- which are contigency assignments..ie we get paid only on succesful hires. These are the most challenging -as speed, accuracy, relationship management-are all equally important- and more so, by the sheer volume of it. Filling up of these positions is dependent on the network we have!! Most often, it isnt the best person who gets the job..it is the right person at the right place!!

So, you can imagine, one is constantly trying to -as one reads a mail/resume, trying to slot each resume..into one of the above four -and accordingly utilising our time!!

Well, here are the top jobs of this week..in particular order, I must quip!!Please feel free to reach out, and I shall be glad to provide more info!!

Head HR Infrastructure Company @Mumbai

Practice Manager -Telecom support @Chennai

Head Projects -Infrastructure company @Hyderabad

Leadership Positions -Telecom company@Bangalore

Product Manager-industrial products MNC@Bangalore

Sales Manager(Key accounts) Industrial products@Bangalore

Project Manager-MNC product@Hyderabad

Station Heads across Andhra Pradesh for FM Radio company

Business Head-regional for Infrastructure industry

Structural Engineering/Analysis professionals@Bangalore

Plant Breeders-MNC firm@Bangalore

General Manager/COO for a software ERP major in a niche industry

You can be assured -should you reach out me, I will surely be attending to you-the above is the order!!

Consulting Opportunites in a BIG FOUR @ Delhi/Mumbai

Here are a couple of exciting consulting opportunities!!

As a senior associate in the Business Advisory Services,of a BIG FOUR
of the consulting industry, you would be providing services to a host
of clients in infrastructure ( roads, ports, airports, railways) and
power sectors-ranging from strategic/bid/regulatory advisory to
corporate clients/infrastructure companies/Government.

The positions are based out of Delhi or Mumbai, but the person will be
required to travel extensively within India and overseas for business.

Your mission will be complex and multi-faceted, but center around
three key areas:

• Financial modeling skills
• Technical, Economic and Regulatory Skills
• Ability to work effectively in an advisory environment and be able
to manage clients independently with very limited supervision.

Your role will be a unique mix of micro-level operational enhancements
that will sharpen your analytical skills, and high-level corporate
governance and consulting skills.

Feel free to reach out to me on my mobile phone +91 98490 40820 or mail menon at optionsindia dot com!!