Museum Manager

Museum Manager - Operations Management Location Vadnagar POSITION SUMMARY The Museum Manager serves as the chief operational and administrative team leader of the museum responsible for the seamless functioning of all indoor and outdoor museum facilities This role oversees a diverse workforce across operations technical systems visitor experience marketing digital engagement facility upkeep and revenue generating activities The incumbent ensures that the museum delivers a world-class cultural educational and visitor-centric experience while maintaining fiscal discipline and compliance with governing authority guidelines This leadership position demands strategic foresight exceptional stakeholder management and deep expertise in managing museum ecosystems or cultural centers at scale KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Organisational Leadership Staff Management Provide leadership to all museum staff including o AV Engineer Duty Engineers Electrical Manager - IT Services o Ushers o Graphic Designer Photographer Videographer Content Writer o Ticketing Billing Staff o Housekeeping Team o Cloak Room Operators Set annual and quarterly performance goals conduct periodic evaluations Oversee recruitment training scheduling performance reviews and continuous skill development across departments 2 Museum Operations Compliance Oversee daily operations as per authority guidelines ensuring uninterrupted functioning of exhibits galleries projection rooms AV installations digital interactives ticketing systems and visitor services Implement SOPs across maintenance safety housekeeping technical operations and visitor management Ensure conservation-sensitive cleaning practices around artefacts and displays Conduct minimum twice-month site audits to evaluate operational readiness and quality 3 Event Exhibition Program Management Collaborate with curators researchers content teams designers and external partners to deliver high-quality interpretive experiences 4 Technology AV IT Oversight Oversee operation and maintenance of all AV lighting projection sound mapping digital systems and servers managed by technical staff Ensure compliance system upgrades safety protocols and performance monitoring 5 Governance Reporting External Relations Prepare periodic operational reports financial summaries visitor analytics and strategic recommendations Represent the museum in authority board meetings and external institutional forums QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree in Hotel Management Facility Management mandatory Master s degree in management museum studies Related Discipline Minimum 8-10 years of leadership experience in managing museums cultural centers or similar large-scale public institutions Proven expertise in operations management multi-team leadership event execution marketing oversight and public-facing cultural environments CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic planning organisational leadership Financial management revenue optimisation Crisis risk management Exceptional written and verbal communication Project management cross-functional coordination Deep understanding of museum operations collections handling and AV digital infrastructure Relationship building with government bodies partners collaborators Strong visitor-centric approach and service excellence mindset WORKING CONDITIONS On-site leadership role requires presence across galleries technical rooms outdoor spaces and back-of-house areas Flexible hours required during festivals events VIP visits and emergencies Responsible for museum operations indoor and outdoor as the final point of contact Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 75 000 00 - 80 000 00 per month Work Location In person