TimesPro - Business Head

Role Overview:

We're seeking an experienced Business Head to lead and scale our Early Career division, with complete P&L ownership and responsibility for strategic growth. The role involves building a sustainable business model, driving revenue through multiple channels, optimizing costs, and creating strong employer partnerships to enhance placement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own and drive P&L metrics including revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency

- Develop and execute business strategy to scale operations across target markets

- Build strategic partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and manpower solution providers

- Lead pricing strategy, cost optimization, and resource allocation

- Drive employer engagement to strengthen placement ecosystem

- Establish scalable processes and systems for business growth

- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and partnerships

- Create innovative business models suitable for different market segments

- Drive strategic initiatives to enhance market positioning and competitive advantage

- Ensure operational excellence and quality delivery across programs

Required Experience & Skills:

- 15-20 years of experience with significant P&L ownership in education/skilling sector

- Strong track record of scaling businesses in unstructured markets

- Experience in building employer partnerships and placement networks

- Deep understanding of early career segment and employment ecosystem

- Exposure to edtech business models and digital transformation

- Experience in working with hiring/staffing companies preferred

- Strong understanding of the vocational training and skills development landscape

- Experience in managing multiple stakeholders including government bodies

- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams

- Experience in developing strategic partnerships and business alliances

Leadership Competencies:

- Strategic business acumen with strong analytical skills

- Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

- Excellence in stakeholder management and relationship building

- Data-driven decision making with entrepreneurial mindset

- Strong problem-solving and ability to connect strategic dots

- Mature leadership style with exceptional people management skills

- Excellence in communication and executive presence

- Track record of building sustainable business models