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 advantage 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 robust 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 attentio

📌 Head Skill Development L&d Chennai (India)
🏢 Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting
📍 India