Business Head - Skill Development

Role Overview:

- As the Business Head of Skill Development, you will spearhead the organization's government-funded skilling vertical across India.

- You will be responsible for the full P&L of large-scale initiatives, including NSDC and PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) projects.

- This role requires a strategic leader capable of managing multiple high-value projects simultaneously while leading a massive, Pan-India team to drive socio-economic impact and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Direct ownership of the P&L for all government skilling projects (PMKVY, DDU-GKY, NULM, etc. ), ensuring sustainable growth and target achievement.

- Develop and execute annual operating plans (AOP), focusing on revenue generation and cost optimization across multiple state and central schemes.

- Government Liaison & Tendering.

- Oversee the end-to-end tendering process, from identifying opportunities and technical bid preparation to final negotiation and empanelment.

- Manage a Pan-India network of training centres and ensure 100% compliance with government guidelines (e. , PMKVY 4. 0 guidelines).

- Monitor multi-state operations to ensure high-quality training delivery, candidate certification, and placement mandates.

- Lead and mentor a large, geographically dispersed team.

- Foster a performance-driven culture focused on meeting rigorous government reporting standards and audit requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- Experience: 15+ years of experience in the skill development sector, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role managing a P&L of - 20 Cr+.

- Domain Expertise: Proven track record in executing NSDC and PMKVY projects; deep knowledge of NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) and NCVET standards.

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or Social Sciences; MBA from a reputable institute is highly preferred.

- Skills: Expertise in government liaison, financial modeling, large-scale project management, and cross-functional team leadership.

- The client is a boutique consulting firm specializing in Government projects.