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.

Key Competencies & Responsibilities (with weights)

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  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.