The Head – Skilling & Learning Development will lead the University’s skilling and learning development initiatives for students, faculty and staff. The role will build an industry-aligned, outcome-driven skilling ecosystem through strategic programs, certifications, partnerships and technology-enabled learning.
The position will work closely with Senior Management, Deans, HODs, Faculty, Training & Placement and Industry Relations teams to identify skill requirements and translate them into measurable learning and employability outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement the University-wide Skilling & Learning Development strategy and annual/semester-wise skilling calendar.
• Conduct skill-gap analysis and identify current and future competencies required across academic programs.
• Design and implement technical, employability, qualified and leadership development programs.
• Build partnerships with industry, technology companies, certification bodies, EdTech organizations and training providers.
• Develop industry-recognized certification pathways and monitor participation, completion and certification outcomes.
• Lead faculty upskilling and reskilling initiatives aligned with emerging technologies, pedagogy and industry practices.
• Identify and develop programs in emerging areas such as AI/GenAI, Data Science, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics and other future skills.
• Manage trainers, subject-matter experts, vendors, LMS/digital learning platforms and program delivery.
• Establish dashboards and KPIs to measure participation, completion, certification, skill development, employability and placement impact.
• Prepare periodic reports for Senior Management and continuously improve programs based on data, feedback and industry trends.
Candidate Profile
• Academic & Experience: Engineering/Technology background with 12–18 years of relevant experience in L&D;, Skilling, Capability Development, Technical Training, Higher Education or EdTech.
📌 Head – Skilling (Hyderabad)
🏢 KLH
📍 Hyderabad