Designation: Head- New Product Development (NPD)

Reports to: CEO

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Markaz Knowledge City, Kozhikode

Role Overview

- AIMER Business School is seeking a high-energy, entrepreneurial Head for NPD. This is a ""Business Head"" role with full P&L; ownership of our non-degree programs.
- You will be responsible for identifying market needs and building a portfolio of high-impact up-skilling programs, executive certifications, and specialized workshops/events.
- Your goal is to turn Aimer into a powerhouse for professional education, rivalling the agility and quality of top-tier modern business schools

Key Responsibilities

Product Portfolio Innovation

- o Market Mapping: Identify high-demand industry skills (e.g., AI in Business, Fintech, Product Management) to launch relevant upskilling courses.
- o Executive Education: Design and launch high-ticket Executive Programs for mid-to-senior
- professionals looking for career transitions or leadership skills.
- o Micro-Credentials: Create a suite of Certification Programs and intensive Workshops/Masterclasses that provide immediate value to students and professionals.

P&L; & Revenue Management

- o Business Unit Ownership: Take full accountability for the revenue and profitability (P&L;) of the NPD vertical.
- o GTM Strategy: Develop and execute the ""Go-To-Market"" strategy for every product launch to ensure high enrollment and ROI.
- o Pricing & Positioning: Design pricing tiers that reflect the premium value of the Aimer brand while remaining competitive against digital-first players.

Operational Leadership

- o Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with the Academic Director for content quality and the Sales/Marketing teams to drive lead generation and conversions.
- o Stakeholder Management: Secure and manage partnerships with industry trainers and SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to deliver high-quality instruction.
- o Feedback Loops:



Implement rigorous post-program assessments to ensure constant product iteration and quality control.

Team Building

- o Leadership: Build and mentor a lean, high-performance team dedicated to NPD operations, content coordination, and program management.

Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree in relevant field (Masters degree preferred.
- 5-8 years of experience in EdTech, Program Management, or Business Development within the higher education sector.
- Experience in launching and scaling educational products from scratch is highly preferred.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Must be comfortable with ambiguity and have the drive to ""build as you go.
- Execution Excellence: Exceptional project management skills; you should be able to move a product from""idea"" to ""launch"" in record time

Why Join AIMER

- At AIMER Business School, we dont just offer a job, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger.
- As an
- Assistant Professor, you will have the chance to:
- Opportunity to shape the next generation of business leaders.
- Industry-integrated and experiential learning environment.
- Exposure to startups, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and industry projects.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven academic culture.

Benefits

- Competitive Salary: We offer a highly competitive salary.
- Work-Life Balance: A adaptable 5-day workweek system designed to support your personal life while achieving professional success.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, casual leave, annual leave and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Appraisals & Salary Increments: Regular performance appraisals with opportunities for salary increments based on performance, ensuring recognition and growth.
- Training & Development: Access to internal and external training programs, and coaching to continuously improve your skills and advance your career.
- Agile & Inclusive Culture: Work in a supportive environment with a collaborative and diverse team committed to making a difference in education.
- Wellness Programs: Access to mental health resources, and wellness programs to support your well-being.

📌 Head- New Product Development (NPD) (Kozhikode)
🏢 AIMER Business School
📍 Kozhikode