About Morphogenesis Morphogenesis is one of India's most respected architecture and urban design practices, globally recognized for climate-responsive design and transformative urban development. As the founders transition into non-executive board roles, the COO will play a central role in leading this next phase of institutionalization and growth. Company: Morphogenesis (https://www.morphogenesis.org/) Location: South Delhi, India Reporting To: Chairman (Founder) & Vice Chairperson Experience: 10–15 Years Post MBA Education: MBA from a Tier-1 Institution (IIM A/B/C, ISB, XLRI, FMS or equivalent global schools preferred) The Mandate Take increasing ownership of the firm's operational, financial, and strategic agenda: institutionalizing a founder-led enterprise, building investor-grade governance and financial systems, driving EBITDA expansion, scaling new growth engines, and embedding technology and AI into delivery workflows. The COO will have enterprise-wide responsibility, with ownership of P&L and organizational performance Key Result Areas 1. Corporate Governance & Financial Architecture • Build board governance, investor-grade financial controls, and audit-ready reporting systems • Establish project-level profitability governance, forecasting, and working capital discipline • Drive EBITDA optimization and valuation enhancement, keeping the business well-packaged 2. Process Engineering & AI-Led Transformation • Standardize project delivery through firm-wide Digital Delivery Manuals and process governance • Drive agentic AI workflows and AI-enabled quality assurance across studios • Automate operational workflows to reduce founder dependency and shorten delivery cycles 3. Leadership Institutionalization • Build a next-generation leadership layer capable of running the enterprise independently • Establish succession planning, performance management, and decision-making governance 4. Growth Platforms • Build the commercial frameworks, unit economics, and partnerships/JVs needed for diversified, profitable revenue streams Requirements Ideal Candidate Profile • Director / Junior Partner from a top-tier strategy consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney, Strategy&, EY-Parthenon, Monitor Deloitte, or equivalent) • Former Chief of Staff, COO, Transformation Leader, or Enterprise PMO leader with a strong financial and commercial orientation • Track record in operational restructuring, corporate transformation, or value creation programs; exposure to professional services, architecture, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure is a strong plus Personal Attributes ● Process obsessed and data driven ● Strong financial and commercial orientation ● High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management capability ● Ability to influence senior creative professionals without founder intervention ● Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to bet on long-term value creation