Student Success Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic lead in Skilling Initiatives who will be responsible for driving large-scale skilling and employability programs nationally. The role requires expertise in managing government and academic partnerships, mentoring training partners, building demand-side linkages for placements, and ensuring measurable impact in job creation.

This is a highly strategic and outcome-driven role that combines relationship management, on-ground execution, ecosystem building, and technology-enabled scale.

Key Competencies & Responsibilities :

• Strategic Relationship Management: Build, strengthen, and manage partnerships with Vocational Training Institutes (VTI), academia, and government bodies to deliver national skilling initiatives.
• Mentoring & Capacity Building: Mentor partner training teams to ensure effective program execution, quality delivery, and alignment with defined outcomes.
• Communication, Negotiation & Executive Presence: Represent the Foundation with strong executive presence; engage directly with trainers and students through on-ground visits to foster credibility and influence.
• Ecosystem Thinking: Academia-Industry Linkages: Create and strengthen industry-academia linkages, ensuring the relevance of skills to the changing labor market.
• Demand-Side Ownership: Lead initiatives for placement and market-driven skill creation, working closely with employers to ensure sustainable career pathways for beneficiaries.
• Cultural Alignment (Foundational Requirement): Deep commitment to the Foundations mission, adaptability to an agile work environment, and passion for creating large-scale social impact.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 8-12 years of experience in B2C, education, or skilling ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of the Vocational Training Providers (VTP)/Vocational Training Institutes (VTI) ecosystem and experience working with government agencies.
• Proven track record in strategic partnerships, business development, and account management.
• Strong business acumen, innovative thinking, and analytical rigor.
• Proficiency in data analytics with attention to detail and outcome measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology platforms and digital tools for scale.
• Decision-making ability in ambiguous environments, with a sense of urgency.
• Skills in complex problem solving and balancing speed with quality.
• Strong team management and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the country.
• Solid academic background.