- *Head – Business Operations, Digitalization \& AI**
- *Location: Vadodara, Gujarat**
- *Employment Type: Full\-Time**
- *Department: Business Operations \& AI**
- *Reports To: Co\-Founder**
Smart Node is one of India’s fastest\-growing home automation companies, headquartered in Vadodara. We design, manufacture, and deliver intelligent living solutions across hardware, firmware, software, and customer experience all under one roof.
With a growing team of nearly 120 people, Smart Node is building a category\-defining lifestyle technology brand focused on making homes smarter, simpler, and more intuitive.
As Smart Node scales, the need for stronger operational visibility, process standardization, digitalization, and AI\-driven decision\-making has become a strategic priority. This role sits at the intersection of business operations, analytics, technology, and execution.
- **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES***
- *1\. Business Analytics \& MIS**
- Design and manage leadership dashboards for sales, operations, production, finance, and business KPIs
- Build structured MIS reporting systems for faster and data\-driven decision\-making
- Improve reporting visibility, accuracy, and business insights across departments
- Identify data gaps and coordinate with teams to improve reporting discipline
- *2\. AI Identification \& Deployment**
- Map business processes and identify opportunities for AI\-driven automation
- Coordinate with Product, Tech, and Operations teams for AI implementation initiatives
- Evaluate and deploy AI tools across workflows including support, operations, sales, HR, and reporting
- Track adoption, operational impact, and measurable outcomes from AI initiatives
- *3\. ERP Optimization \& Digitalization**
- Take ownership of Smart Node’s ERP workflows, process mapping, and operational improvements
- Identify system gaps, inefficiencies, and digitalization opportunities
- Coordinate ERP enhancements and new module implementations with the Engineering team
- Improve ERP adoption, process compliance, and data hygiene across departments
- *4\. Business Operations \& Process Excellence**
- Work across departments to identify operational bottlenecks and process inefficiencies
- Build and improve SOPs, review systems, and operational workflows
- Coordinate execution between leadership decisions and ground\-level implementation
- Drive accountability, process discipline, and operational visibility across teams
- *WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- 2–5 years of experience in business operations, strategy, analytics, consulting, or similar cross\-functional roles
- Hands\-on experience working with ERP systems and operational workflows
- Strong understanding of dashboards, MIS reporting, and business analytics tools
- Familiar with AI tools, workflow automation, and digital systems
- *WHAT SMART NODE OFFERS**
- Direct exposure to leadership and strategic business decisions
- Opportunity to drive company\-wide operational transformation
- Hands\-on experience in scaling systems, processes, and digital operations
- Fast\-growth environment with high ownership opportunities
- **Vision: To make people’s life smarter and better.***
- **Mission: To be a leading company in the IoT\-based electrical industry in India.***
- **Vadodara, Gujarat, India***
Pay: ₹400,000\.00 \- ₹900,000\.00 per year
Benefits
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person