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City Head

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SWIGGY
TypeFull-time
SeniorityDirector / Executive
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted10/4/2026
Operations

Company Description

About Swiggy Instamart:

Swiggy Instamart, is building the convenience grocery segment in India. We offer more than 40000 items to our customers within 10-15 mins. We are striving to augment our consumer promise of enabling unparalleled convenience by making grocery delivery instant and delightful. Instamart has been operating in 120+ cities across India and plan to expand to a few more soon. We have seen immense love from the customers till now and are excited to redefine how India shops.

    Job Description

    We're looking for an experienced and visionary City Head to lead our operations in Hyderabad, India. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth, building high-performing teams, and establishing our organization as a market leader in the region. The ideal candidate will combine decisive leadership with a motivational approach, fostering a culture of excellence while delivering measurable business results.

    • Develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives and revenue targets for the Hyderabad region
    • Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring professional development opportunities
    • Oversee budget management, financial planning, and P&L responsibility to ensure profitability and operational efficiency
    • Identify market opportunities, analyze competitive landscape, and drive business development initiatives to expand market share
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, partners, and government agencies
    • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards across all city operations
    • Monitor performance metrics, analyze data, and implement corrective actions to optimize operational performance
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other regional leaders to align strategies and share best practices
    • Represent the organization in community and industry forums, enhancing brand visibility and reputation
    • Drive organizational change initiatives and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

    Qualifications

    • 8-12 years of progressive leadership experience in a corporate environment
    • Minimum 5 years of experience managing city-level or regional operations with P&L responsibility
    • Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies
    • Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage budgets and drive profitability
    • Excellent team leadership and people management skills with ability to build and motivate high-performing teams
    • Strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to interpret market data and make informed decisions
    • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
    • Strong business development and sales acumen with experience in revenue growth
    • Knowledge of the local Hyderabad market, business environment, and regulatory landscape (preferred)
    • Experience in change management and organizational transformation (preferred)
    • Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools (preferred)
    • Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
    • Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships

    Additional Information

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    Visit our tech blogs to learn more about some the challenges we deal with: https://medium.com/swiggy-bytes

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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    Swiggy

    Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that brings food from neighborhood restaurants directly to customers' doors. The company's food delivery platform lists local restaurants and menu lists on an app for users to order from and track the delivery of its delivery executives, enabling users to order food with speed and convenience. Its service is used to pick up and drop off a diverse array of items, including laundry and document or parcel deliveries to business clients and retail customers.

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