Learner Success - Chennai

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Business Leader Skilling Initiatives who will be responsible for driving large-scale skilling and employability programs nationally. The role requires expertise in managing government and academic partnerships mentoring training partners building demand-side linkages for placements and ensuring measurable impact in job creation.

This is a highly strategic and outcome-driven role that combines relationship management on-ground execution ecosystem building and technology-enabled scale.

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Key Competencies & Responsibilities (with weights)

• 30% Strategic Relationship Management
  
  Build strengthen and manage partnerships with Vocational Training Institutes (VTI) academia and government bodies to deliver national skilling initiatives.
  
• 25% Mentoring & Capacity Building
  
  Mentor partner training teams to ensure effective program execution quality delivery and alignment with defined outcomes.
  
• 20% Communication Negotiation & Executive Presence
  
  Represent the Foundation with strong executive presence; engage directly with trainers and students through on-ground visits to foster credibility and influence.
  
• 15% Ecosystem Thinking: Academia-Industry Linkages
  
  Create and strengthen industry-academia linkages ensuring the relevance of skills to the changing labor market.
  
• 15% Demand-Side Ownership
  
  Lead initiatives for placement and market-driven skill creation working closely with employers to ensure sustainable career pathways for beneficiaries.
  
• 10% Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
  Build lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive objectives in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Cultural Alignment (Foundational Requirement)
  
  Deep commitment to the Foundation s mission adaptability to an agile work environment and passion for creating large-scale social impact.
  

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Skills & Experience Required

• 10 15 years of experience in B2C education or skilling ecosystem.
  
• Strong understanding of the Vocational Training Providers (VTP)/Vocational Training Institutes (VTI) ecosystem and experience working with government agencies.
  
• Proven track record in strategic partnerships business development and account management.
  
• Strong business acumen innovative thinking and analytical rigor.
  
• Proficiency in data analytics with attention to detail and outcome measurement.
  
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology platforms and digital tools for scale.
  
• Decision-making ability in ambiguous environments with a sense of urgency.
  
• Skills in complex problem solving and balancing speed with quality.
  
• Strong team management and leadership capabilities.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively across the country.
  
• Solid academic background.
  

Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic Business Leader Skilling Initiatives who will be responsible for driving large-scale skilling and employability programs nationally. The role requires expertise in managing government and academic partnerships, mentoring training partners, building demand-side linkages for placements, and ensuring measurable impact in job creation. This is a highly strategic and outcome-driven role that combines relationship management, on-ground execution, ecosystem building, and technology-enabled scale. ________________________________________ Key Competencies & Responsibilities (with weights) 30% Strategic Relationship Management Build, strengthen, and manage partnerships with Vocational Training Institutes (VTI), academia, and government bodies to deliver national skilling initiatives. 25% Mentoring & Capacity Building Mentor partner training teams to ensure effective program execution, quality delivery, and alignment with defined outcomes. 20% Communication, Negotiation & Executive Presence Represent the Foundation with strong executive presence; engage directly with trainers and students through on-ground visits to foster credibility and influence. 15% Ecosystem Thinking: Academia-Industry Linkages Create and strengthen industry-academia linkages, ensuring the relevance of skills to the changing labor market. 15% Demand-Side Ownership Lead initiatives for placement and market-driven skill creation, working closely with employers to ensure sustainable career pathways for beneficiaries. 10% Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Build, lead, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive objectives in a fast-paced environment. Cultural Alignment (Foundational Requirement) Deep commitment to the Foundation s mission, adaptability to an agile work environment, and passion for creating large-scale social impact. ________________________________________ Skills & Experience Required 10 15 years of experience in B2C, education, or skilling ecosystem. Strong understanding of the Vocational Training Providers (VTP)/Vocational Training Institutes (VTI) ecosystem and experience working with government agencies. Proven track record in strategic partnerships, business development, and account management. Strong business acumen, innovative thinking, and analytical rigor. Proficiency in data analytics with attention to detail and outcome measurement. Demonstrated ability to leverage technology platforms and digital tools for scale. Decision-making ability in ambiguous environments, with a sense of urgency. Skills in complex problem solving and balancing speed with quality. Strong team management and leadership capabilities. Willingness to travel extensively across the country. Solid academic background.

Education

Postgraduate