The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) has opened admissions to the second batch of its marquee Chief Operating Officer (COO) Programme, an eleven-month, LIVE online experience that transforms high-potential professionals into strategic partners at the very centre of the C-suite.
At the core of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Programme lies the OPTIMUM learning architecture—Operational Excellence, Predictive Analytics, Technology Integration, Innovative Strategies, Management Mastery, Unique Exposure, and Mindful Leadership. Here, learners will master predictive modelling for anticipatory decision-making, craft digital-transformation playbooks that compress lead times and heighten customer experience, attain finance and risk fluency for disciplined capital stewardship and cultivate mindful leadership to forge resilient, high-performance cultures.
The programme augments academic rigour with practice-led insight through interactive masterclasses on Digital Transformation, Six Sigma, and contemporary supply-chain paradigms, drawing case-based perspectives from exemplars such as Amazon and Zara. Hands-on workshops on JIT, FIFO and LIFO methodologies ensure learners translate classroom insight into a tangible operational advantage.
Speaking at the announcement of the second batch, Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore said, “Today’s COO must convert volatility into value by uniting technology, talent and purpose. The programme’s OPTIMUM framework enables professionals to use machine learning for scenario modelling, redesign supply chains and drive sustainability-led growth. Over eleven months, we help learners reframe operational challenges into strategic wins, nurturing leaders who amplify vision and deliver enterprise-wide impact well beyond traditional operational boundaries.”
Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head, TimesPro said, “In a world where digital agility and customer focus drive competitiveness, COOs must deliver foresight with flawless execution. The Chief Operating Officer programme brings IIM Indore’s academic depth to professionals’ devices, enriched by an immersive campus experience. We empower C-Suite leaders to scale global enterprises or visionary ventures alike by leveraging cutting-edge research and a think tank focused on new-age leadership and execution skills, along with access to a powerful alumni network from IIM Indore.”
The Programme is tailored for mid-level operations executives, practising operational heads, entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders holding a recognised diploma or bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and at least three years’ full-time work experience. An immersive three-day campus module deepens the learning journey, sparks fresh perspectives and forges enduring connections with peers and faculty.
