Head - Skill Development (L&D)

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project team to define business and operational plan for the learning institute
• Manage and facilitate the development of the skilling institute from Day Zero
• Develop plans to achieve the overall scale and sustainability of the skilling institute over time: 1,000 student throughput
• Get hands dirty in setting up of the initial infrastructure and team with lean resources
• Provide strategic inputs for the expansion and implementation of the training programme
• Coordinate with various stakeholders of the skilling ecosystem such as MSDE, NSDC, SSCs, Government ministries, State Skill Development Mission.
• Develop a network of contacts including industries (for placement tie ups), subject matter experts, skilling experts, thoughtleaders, etc. for the benefit of the skill development centres
• Responsible for overall student admissions, recruiting a high-quality cohort of students
• Responsible for developing the technology roadmap of the institute
• Recruit all/any key personnel required for the skilling unit we will build towards a strong team supporting the director, but over time
• Formulate any agreement with vendors and third-party service providers related to skilling.
• Academic side and pedagogy will be run by a dean or equivalent only general oversight of this is expected
• Overall responsibility for capital and revenue expenditure, and ensuring Institute finances are prudently managed to budget

Candidate Requirement:

• MBA/PGDM (preferably from reputed institute)
• Overall experience of 20+ years with minimum of 5 years in leadership roles with at least some experience in skilling/education
• Financial services experience is a plus, but not essential
• Recent retirees from BFSI industry with proven record of skill/capability building and/or business building experience
• Candidates are expected to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated track record in drive, motivation and attention to detail
• Proven experience in showing initiative and working effectively without close supervision and oversight

Location: Chennai