Operations Head

Operations Head DDUGKY Project

Position Title: Operations Head DDUGKY Project
Location: Delhi/Bengaluru

Job Overview

The Operations Head will oversee the endtoend of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY) project ensuring compliance with guidelines timely delivery of milestones and highquality training and placement outcomes. The role requires strategic leadership operational excellence and effective liaising with stakeholders to drive project success from inception to closure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and
   
• Develop and implement action plans budgets and timelines for DDUGKY project deliverables.
  
• Oversee the setup and operationalize training centers and hostels per DDUGKY SOPs.
  
• Manage mobilization candidate registration batch creation and training delivery on platforms like Kaushal Bharat.
  
2. Team Management
   
• Recruit train and lead a multidisciplinary team including state heads MIS quality and placement staff.
  
• Assign tasks conduct regular progress reviews and ensure team alignment with project goals.
  
3. Quality Assurance
   
• Ensure compliance with DDUGKY guidelines SOPs and notifications across all project phases.
  
• Conduct regular inspections of training centers hostels and facilities (e.g. CCTV biometric attendance equipment).
  
• Monitor training quality OJT and placement outcomes addressing deviations promptly.
  
4. Stakeholder Liaison
   
• Coordinate with State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs) District Project Management Units (DPMMUs) and government officials.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors private sector partners and funding agencies.
  
• Represent the organization in Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) meetings and qualitative appraisals.
  
5. Documentation and Reporting
   
• Manage project documentation including due diligence reports SFs and ERP portal updates.
  
• Submit timely reports to SRLMs and other stakeholders ensuring transparency and accountability.
  
6. Project Closure
   
• Oversee project closure activities including final financial reconciliation asset handover and report submission.
  
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met and stakeholder approvals are secured for project signoff.
  
7. Strategic Initiatives
   
• Formulate policies for travel reimbursements and code of conduct to streamline operations.
  
• Develop innovative mobilization and marketing strategies to enhance project reach and impact.
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Minimum 810 years in skill development with at least 5 years in DDUGKY project management (project quality assurance operations).
  
• Education: Postgraduate degree (e.g. MSW MCA MBA) from a recognized institution.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP platforms (e.g. Kaushal Bharat) MS Office and project management tools.
  
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership communication problemsolving and organizational abilities.
  
• Additional Skills: Proven expertise in project closure processes and stakeholder liaising beyond SRLMs (e.g. private partners funding bodies).
  
• Languages: Fluency in Hindi and English; knowledge of regional languages (e.g. Punjabi) is a plus.
  

Key Competencies

• Ability to manage multistate operations and deliver results under tight deadlines.
  
• Strong understanding of DDUGKY SOPs guidelines and compliance requirements.
  
• Experience in training center setup vendor management and infrastructure maintenance.
  
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving team performance and project outcomes.
  

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead a transformative skill development initiative impacting rural youth.
  
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
  
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities within the organization.