Ecosystem head

Position Title: Ecosystem HeadRole SummaryThe Ecosystem Lead 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- 14–18 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.