Role Overview:

The Deputy Director is the operations and execution lead of the Institution, reporting directly to the Campus Director. This role is part of the campus leadership team, owns the day-to-day delivery of academic and campus operations, and represents the Institute before industry partners, government bodies and other external stakeholders. The role will be based out of Ahmedabad.

Qualifications:

- Engineer and MBA (preferred)

Work Experience:

- 15-20 years of experience in managing operations at scale. Experience in running L&D function or managing academic or skilling institutions is preferred.

- 4+ years in leadership or administrative roles with budget, faculty, and student management responsibilities.

- Experience in managing operations, planning and delivery, people development, and quality assurance is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

a) Academic Operations and Quality Assurance:

- Ensure all training programs are executed on time, within scope, and at the highest quality standards, through disciplined planning, scheduling, and review.

- Coordinate curriculum planning, content development, and delivery with cross-functional teams.

- Execute industry and OEM alignment for technology adoption, curriculum relevance, and practical skill training.

- Track academic performance, trainee outcomes, and trainer effectiveness, and drive corrective action to maintain consistent training quality.

- Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure a safe and secure learning and working environment for students, faculty, and staff.

b) Campus Operations and Resource Management:

- Run the day-to-day functioning of the campus, ensuring seamless coordination between academic, administrative, and support teams.

- Ensure optimum utilization of campus resources - labs, equipment, faculty, and infrastructure.

- Oversee the technical support team for OEM machines to ensure readiness, maintenance, and operational efficiency.

- Support the Campus Director in budgetary planning, and manage expenses, financial control, and cost optimization in line with institutional guidelines.

- Uphold campus safety, discipline, and operational hygiene standards across all departments.

- Prepare operational dashboards, MIS, and periodic reviews for the Campus Director and leadership.

c) Faculty and Student Development:

- Support the Campus Director in hiring and developing competent faculty members; execute structured Faculty Development and Training-of-Trainer (ToT) programs.

- Plan and conduct faculty meetings, orientations, and workshops to strengthen teaching effectiveness.

- Drive student development initiatives focusing on employability, behavior, and holistic professional growth.

d) Stakeholder and External Engagement:

- Liaise with cross-functional and corporate teams to align campus operations with organizational goals and strategies.

- Represent the campus, with executive presence, in interactions with industry partners, OEMs, government bodies, and other external stakeholders.

- Support the Campus Director in long-term planning, policy implementation, and program development to drive institutional growth.

- Manage external visits, audits, and reviews, and ensure timely follow-up on commitments made to partners and authorities.

e) Culture and Leadership:

- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, academic standards, and statutory regulations.

- Foster a value-driven culture of empathy, accountability, and integrity aligned with company principles.

- Provide strong on-ground leadership, mentor teams, and promote a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment for staff and students.

Skills:

- Proven operational leadership experience, with strong problem-solving, execution discipline, and adaptability skills.

- Strong people leader and influencer. Able to build and nurture teams.