WSN Ecosystem Program Lead at Wadhwani Foundation

Nagpur, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Ecosystem Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Employer Engagement, Talent Development, Vocational Training, Project Management, Process Design, Student Mobilization, Placement Tracking, Partnership Management, Strategic Planning

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Position Title: Ecosystem Program Manager Reporting To: GM Ecosystem Locations: Chennai, Ahmedabad Role Summary The Ecosystem Program manager will be responsible for end-to-end management and expansion of the skilling ecosystem in the assigned region. This includes designing and implementing skilling programs, establishing strong partnerships with employers and training partners, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in student training, placement, and career success. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Delivery Drive the complete lifecycle of skilling programs — from design, development, and partner onboarding to execution, monitoring, and impact measurement. Ensure alignment of skilling initiatives with national and state-level employment priorities. Ecosystem Development Build and scale a demand-led ecosystem by onboarding employers and identifying sector-specific talent needs. Expand the supply-side ecosystem by signing up new training partners based on regional demand and industry requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Engage effectively with government bodies, vocational training providers (VTPs), ITIs, Polytechnics, and other ecosystem actors to co-create impactful solutions. Actively represent the Foundation in industry forums, academia, and policy platforms to shape and contribute to the broader skilling discourse. Process Management Design and institutionalize scalable processes across the student lifecycle — from mobilization, counselling, training, placement to post-placement tracking. Create operational frameworks that break complex implementation plans into actionable micro-processes. Required Experience & Skills 12–15 years of experience in skilling, education delivery, or talent development domains with proven experience across multiple delivery modes (digital, blended, classroom). Demonstrated experience in employer engagement and establishing large-scale partnerships for placement and industry alignment. Deep understanding of student journey, with experience in counselling, mobilization, training, placement, and post-placement tracking. Strong background in channel development (employers and training partners) and familiarity with the vocational training landscape. Prior experience collaborating with government bodies, academic institutions, and industry associations on skilling or education projects. Excellent project management capabilities, stakeholder relationship skills, and process orientation. Should be actively involved in industry or skilling forums and networks.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end management and expansion of the skilling ecosystem by designing programs and establishing partnerships with employers and training providers. Drive the complete lifecycle of skilling initiatives from design and partner onboarding to execution and impact measurement.