Senior Manager/Manager - Operations (Skilling Initiatives)

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About the Organization

IIT Ropar Technology and Innovation Foundation (iHub – AWaDH) for Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub  is established by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in the framework of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM – ICPS) with time-bound predefined deliverables.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Manager / Manager – Operations (Skilling) to lead, manage, and execute large-scale skilling, reskilling, and upskilling programs in deep-tech domains such as AI, IoT, CPS, Embedded Systems, and Digital Agriculture. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing government/CSR-funded programs, designing training content, stakeholder coordination, and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of AWaDH's national and regional skilling programs.
• Coordinate with training partners, faculty, labs, and external institutions for smooth program rollout.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Design and standardize training modules (online/offline/hybrid) for CPS, AI, IoT, smart agriculture, and water technologies.
• Collaborate with domain experts, industry, and startups to create need-based, hands-on content.
• Build and manage partnerships with State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs), ITIs, universities, FPOs, SHGs, and industry players.
• Liaise with government departments, CSR sponsors, NGOs, and startups for collaborative programs.
• Implement data-driven systems to monitor trainee performance, placement outcomes, and impact.
• Prepare project progress reports, case studies, impact dashboards, and documentation for funders.
• Contribute to the development of new skilling proposals for funding under CSR, government missions (NABSKILL, PMKVY, etc.), or international agencies.
• Plan and execute awareness campaigns, roadshows, demo days, and hackathons to attract participants and showcase outcomes.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering, Management, Education, or allied disciplines.
• Preference for candidates with specialization in agriculture technology, IoT/AI, rural development, or public policy.
• Experience - Manager: Minimum 3 years of experience - Senior Manager: Minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in large-scale skilling operations, preferably in a government, CSR, or innovation ecosystem context.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Familiarity with skill ecosystem stakeholders – SSDMs, NSDC, FICCI, CSR entities, etc.
• Experience working with educational institutes, training partners, startups and field organizations.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), reporting, and team leadership abilities.
• Comfort with digital tools for project tracking and communication (e.g., MS Office, Google Suite, project management tools).

To apply, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aOL7ICVtqVNYQzFyneb69f9_5p0x7f3JtcxT9kb_gwA

 Last Date for receiving applications: 27th August, 2025

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