Head - APTRI

	Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership	- Develop and execute a long-term technical/behavioural capability development roadmap aligned with business transformation goals. - Position the institute as a strategic partner for productivity, reliability, and innovation in plant and project operations. - Benchmark with leading industry academies (domestic as well International)
Curriculum & Program Development	- Design and continuously upgrade curricula based on current & future  training needs in thermal, renewable, and digital plant technologies. - Develop role-based and level-based learning pathways (e.g., O&M engineers, commissioning teams, project managers). - Integrate new-age learning methods — simulators, digital twins, AR/VR-based training, and online learning modules.
Governance & Quality Assurance	- Establish academic standards, assessment protocols, and certification systems. - Create a governance framework for course approvals, trainer accreditation, and training evaluation. - Ensure compliance with statutory and industry accreditation bodies (e.g., NSDC, CEA, DGMS, etc.).
Stakeholder Collaboration	- Partner with business units, OEMs, and technical experts to co-develop and deliver programs. - Build collaborations with universities, sector skill councils, and industry associations. - Engage with internal leaders to align programs with competency requirements and succession planning needs. - Collaborate with Adani Skill Academy
Infrastructure & Resource Management	- Oversee management of training infrastructure, laboratories, simulators, hostels, and digital platforms. - Manage institute budgets, faculty development, and resource optimization. - Drive digital transformation of the learning ecosystem (LMS, analytics dashboards, performance impact studies).
Capability Building Metrics	- Define and track KPIs such as training ROI, skill readiness index, deployment effectiveness, and internal certification rate. - Present quarterly reports to senior leadership on capability progress and future roadmap.

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering; Master’s in Engineering or Management preferred.

Experience: Minimum 20–25 years in power generation, transmission, or heavy engineering industry with at least 5–7 years in a learning or capability-building leadership role. Proven track record in technical training management, skill academy leadership, or corporate learning governance.