Operations Manager- Green Skills (Sill Development)

Job Title: Operations Manager- Green Skills

Locations: Kolkata (West Bengal), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Pune (Maharashtra), Hyderabad (Telangana)

Job Summary: -The Operations Manager will be responsible for end-to-end implementation and operations of large-scale State Governmentled skill development and livelihood projects , with a strong focus on ITI and Polytechnic ecosystems. The role involves multi-state coordination, stakeholder management, industry partnerships, student mobilization, monitoring, and project closure activities, particularly aligned with green jobs, apprenticeships, and international mobility initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Action Plan & Partnerships

• Develop and execute a detailed state-wise project implementation plan.
• Establish strong working relationships with State Directorates, ITIs, Polytechnics, and Green Industries.
• Identify and onboard ITIs college for project implementation.
• Coordinate with local government bodies for smooth execution and compliance.

2. Stakeholder Interactions & Student Outreach

• Organize and oversee:
• Community-level meetings
• Career counselling events
• Motivational sessions
• Facilitate admissions students, ensuring:
• At least 20% representation from marginalized communities
• Engage with principals, faculty, parents, and community leaders to drive enrolments and retention.

3. GovernmentIndustry Roundtables & NAPS

• Plan and conduct GovernmentIndustry Roundtables.
• Promote and operationalize the Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
• Enroll 100 new green industries on the NAPS portal.
• Strengthen apprenticeship and placement pathways through industry partnerships.

4. International Mobility

• Map and engage international mobility stakeholders.
• Identify vocational pathways for green occupations aligned with international demand.
• Support the screening and selection of students for potential migration opportunities (e.g., Germany).

5. Monitoring, Reporting & Project Closure

• Track project KPIs, milestones, and deliverables across states.
• Develop and deploy Industry Connect Toolkits.
• Organize project closure events (one per state).
• Manage final reports, documentation, and compliance submissions.
• Conduct and coordinate a long-term Tracer Study to assess outcomes and impact.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in State Government project implementation (Skill Development / Livelihood / Education).
• Strong operational knowledge of ITI and Polytechnic-based projects.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders: government officials, training institutions, industries, and NGOs.
• Ability to manage large-scale targets, timelines, and teams across locations.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Prior experience with ITI, Polytechnic, Apprenticeship, or NAPS projects.
• Exposure to green jobs, emerging technologies, or international mobility programs.
• Familiarity with CSR, donor-funded, or multilateral projects

Educational Qualification

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Management, Social Work, Education, Engineering, or a related field.

Travel Requirement

• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned state and occasionally across locations.