Head of Projects

Job Description

Head of Projects & Expansion

About Amaha

At Amaha, we've made mental health our priority. Founded in 2016 by psychiatrist Dr. Amit Malik and joined in 2019 by social entrepreneur Neha Kirpal, Amaha (formerly InnerHour) is on a mission to build India's most trusted and comprehensive mental health ecosystem.

We offer end-to-end treatment and care for a wide spectrum of conditionsanxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, and addictions. With a team of 200+ experts across therapy, psychiatry, technology, and business, we've delivered 220,000+ therapy and psychiatry sessions, and our award-winning Amaha app has supported 6 million+ people globally with 600+ self-care tools. Our peer-support community reaches 50,000+ members.

Through 120+ organizational partnerships, we've reached 700,000 employees and students, and in 2022, we strengthened our child and adolescent care offering by acquiring Children First, a pioneer in family-centered mental health.

We are now in a hyper-growth phasescaling our clinic and hospital footprint across India. The Head of Projects & Expansion will play a pivotal role in building the infrastructure that powers this growth.

The Opportunity: Head of Projects & Expansion

This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of strategy and execution. You'll be responsible for expanding Amaha's physical footprint pan-Indiafrom new OPD clinics to hospital expansionsdelivering projects on time, on budget, and at the highest quality standards.

Your mandate: to design, plan, and execute the next wave of Amaha facilities across the countryincluding 2,000 to 5,000 sq. ft. premium OPD centers and 40-bed mental health hospitals and rehabilitation facilitiesensuring every space reflects our client-first ethos while supporting our 4x growth ambition in the next 18 months.

The role will be full-time and headquartered in Bangalore, with responsibility for projects across India.

If you're excited by the challenge of scaling healthcare infrastructure in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Expansion Strategy

- Lead the network expansion roadmap, identifying new OPD center (2,0005,000 sq. ft.) and hospital (40-bed mental health and rehab) locations in line with growth targets.
- Conduct feasibility studies, market assessments, and ROI analysis for new projects.
- Partner with leadership and city heads to align expansion plans with business priorities.

2. Project Delivery

- Own end-to-end delivery of new clinics and hospital expansionsdesign, procurement, vendor management, execution, and handover.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to Amaha's quality standards.
- Implement standardized playbooks and processes to ensure repeatable, scalable project execution.

3. Design & Client Experience

- Work with architects and designers to create healing, client-centered spaces that balance functionality, compliance, and premium aesthetics.
- Ensure facilities reflect Amaha's brand promisesafe, welcoming, and world-class.

4. Vendor & Stakeholder Management

- Build and manage a strong network of contractors, architects, consultants, and vendors.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor performance meets cost, quality, and timeline expectations.
- Liaise with regulators, landlords, and local authorities to ensure smooth project approvals and compliance.

5. Governance & Reporting

- Set up robust project tracking, reporting, and governance systems for leadership visibility.
- Continuously identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency, and innovation in project execution.

6. Handover to Operations

- Ensure every completed facility is fully operationally ready at the time of handover.
- Work closely with city business leads and operations teams to guarantee smooth transitions, with no gaps in compliance, infrastructure, or client experience.
- Create handover protocols, documentation, and support systems to enable teams to run new facilities seamlessly from day one.

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

- 812 years of experience in projects, infrastructure development, or expansion, preferably in healthcare, hospitality, or retail.
- Proven track record of delivering multi-site projects on time and within budget.
- Strong skills in project management, vendor management, and cost control.
- Ability to balance strategic planning and hands-on execution.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Good-to-Haves

- Experience in healthcare facility design and compliance.
- Exposure to premium service environments (hospitality, wellness, or retail).
- Knowledge of NABH and healthcare regulatory requirements.

Why Join Us

- Play a pivotal role in scaling India's leading mental health brand.
- Own the design and execution of new OPD centers (2,0005,000 sq. ft.) and 40-bed hospitals/rehabs pan-India that will serve thousands of clients.
- Be part of a mission-driven leadership team shaping the future of healthcare.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with autonomy and accountability.
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.