Balakrishna Chenna

Senior Business Operations & City Lead | Ex‑RacEnergy, Hera, Apollo, Bounce, Swiggy, ADP & Cognizant | Operations Excellence, Last‑Mile, CX | Immediate Joiner

Role
Senior Manager Business Operations at Race Energy
Location
Hyderabad, TG, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Balakrishna Chenna

Senior Business Operations professional with 12+ years of experience leading city and cluster operations, customer experience and P&L across EV mobility, hyperlocal delivery and IT/ITES environments (Ex‑RacEnergy, Hera, Apollo, Bounce, Swiggy, ADP & Cognizant). I specialise in launching and stabilising new operations, improving process efficiency, and building high-performance teams in fast-paced, scaling businesses.Key strengths:1. Operations leadership: City/cluster ownership, daily ops governance, vendor and partner management, SLA and TAT adherence.2. Process & performance: SOP design, process re‑engineering, productivity improvement, quality and compliance.3. Customer & stakeholder management: Escalation handling, cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Tech and Finance, and clear MIS/management reporting.4. Team building: Hiring, training, goal setting and performance management for front‑line and mid‑level teams.Actively looking for roles such as Senior Manager / Deputy Manager / City Lead / Business Operations Manager / Service Delivery Manager. Immediate joiner, open to opportunities across India and relocation for the right opportunity.

Experience

  1. Senior Manager Business Operations

    Race Energy

    Jan 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

    Formerly known as RACENERGY, India’s most advanced battery-swapping infrastructure for use in 2 & 3 V.Projects & Analytics:• Operations Management: Handling operations of Tier 1 cities across India and ensuring smooth ground operations by overseeing production processes, supply chain management, quality control, and logistics to ensure seamless operations and timely deliveries.• B2B and B2C Engagement: Ensure smooth operations for our customers, with swapping, batteries, deliveries, etc, within 15 minutes from 1 hour by applying the FIFO Method and catering to 500+ 2 & 3 W Vehicles• Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, engineering, and finance, to align operations with overall business objectives. Provide strong leadership and mentorship to the operations team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.• Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Established KPIs, monitored performance metrics, and conducted regular analysis to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures.• Network Setup Coordination: Coordinating and understanding the requirements of our customers to better deploy a swapping network.• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and sustainability.• Handle Field Staff: Managing a team of Operators, Service Engineers, Mechanics, Drivers, etc, to ensure the best experience for our customers and partners.

Education

  • Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

    Executive MBA, Operations and Supply Chain Management

  • Genius High School

    Secondary School Certificate

    2003 — 2004

  • Gauthami Degree College

    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, computers

    2007 — 2010

  • Osmania University

    Bachelor of Commerce, COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

    2007 — 2010

  • Gowtham Junior College

    CEC , Business/Commerce, General

    2004 — 2006

  • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance

    2010 — 2012

  • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH)

    Master of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance

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