Chief Executive Officer - Skill Building Academy

Job description:

- Undertake large scale training activities for students in the state

- Conceptualize and develop student workshops and skill development programs

- Work with premier institutes such as IIIT, NIT, IIT, BITS Pilani, and other top institutes in India to conduct skill development programs

- Undertake student outreach programs to promote Entrepreneurship and R&D activities

- Work with various R&D organizations and institutes

- Develop and maintain relationships with incubators, accelerators and premier business schools such as ISB, IIM, etc.

- Work with Department of Higher Education and the University Vice Chancellors for bringing about changes in the educational curriculum

- Work with the Chief Relations Officer and other industry liaisons to get inputs on training and curriculum

Manage the day to day activities and operations of the society:

- Motivate and manage a large staff of over 100-200 employees

- Work closely with Govt IT Department

- Interface with the bureaucracy and political system

- Knowledge of note files, government finance and accounting procedures would be a plus

Skills and Competencies:

- Multidimensional personality is a must

- Exceptional people management and leadership skills required

- Must be able to work with multiple stakeholders across the industry, government, and academia

- Understanding of the various benefits and salary structures and promotion mechanisms

- Appreciation and understanding of the latest trends in technology is a must

- Familiarity with startup ecosystem will be added plus

Education/Experience required:

- Post graduate in Engineering preferably from a University of global reputation with proven academic record.

- 10+ years of experience working in reputed organizations or in academia in leadership position

- Proven record in conceptualizing, executing, and growing business / educational activities

- Exceptional record in management complex programs

- Experience in undertaking large scale training activities required