VP of Operations

Job Description: VP-Academic Operations & Compliance In February 2023, NxtWave raised ₹275 crore, led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm . The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including the founders of some of India's unicorns. NxtWave is one of India's fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups , revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs. As an official partner for NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Startup India, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence. The startup has received accolades such as 'The Greatest Brand in Education' in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. NxtWave has also been honored with the "Startup Spotlight Award 2023" by T-Hub on its 8th Foundation Day. The edtech brand eliminates the entry barrier to learning tech skills by offering vernacular content and interactive learning. Learning in one's mother tongue helps achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1750+ companies , including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more. Establish and maintain compliance checklists, internal audits, and monitoring mechanisms for zero deviation. As VP – Academic Operations & Compliance , you will play a central role in driving university integrations, BOS approvals, and academic governance for NxtWave’s programs across India. You will lead regulatory and academic operations — ensuring seamless alignment with AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NCVET, and NASSCOM frameworks — and oversee the end-to-end academic approval lifecycle for university collaborations. This position demands strategic acumen, policy fluency, and the ability to manage cross-functional operations, connecting academic rigor with technological innovation. Regulatory Compliance & Alignment Academic Approvals & Governance Drive the end-to-end BOS approval lifecycle — from HOD and Dean discussions to Board of Studies and Academic Council approvals. Negotiate and finalize academic credit mapping, bridging NxtWave curriculum with university degree requirements. Curriculum Deployment & Operations Oversee curriculum deployment across LMS, campus portals, and university systems. Manage packaging and documentation: program components, calendars, implementation guides, and faculty briefs. Monitor delivery effectiveness and coordinate academic feedback cycles for continuous improvement. Lead repackaging, version control, and content redistribution across cohorts to maintain consistency. Drive accreditation efforts across NAAC , NBA , and other regulatory agencies to maintain institutional credibility. Strategic Academic Leadership Serve as the internal expert on evolving academic policies, government frameworks, and accreditation standards. Provide regulatory insights and risk assessments to inform new product launches and partnerships. Represent NxtWave in government, academic, and regulatory forums to strengthen institutional relationships. Process Excellence & Quality Assurance Design scalable SOPs and automated workflows for regulatory operations. Reduce approval turnaround time through data-driven optimization and proactive issue resolution. Lead and mentor a cross-functional academic operations team handling compliance, approvals, and university coordination. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders — Curriculum, Partnerships, Legal, and Product teams. Conduct training sessions on governance protocols and compliance best practices. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering. ~8–15 years of experience in academic operations, regulatory affairs, or higher education governance ~ Proven track record in university BOS approvals , credit negotiations, and academic documentation ~ PhD/M.Phil/MBA from a reputed institution Experience in EdTech-academic integration , accreditation processes, and policy advisory roles Familiarity with technology-driven curricula in AI/ML, Data Science, and Full Stack Development Job Type: Full-Time Work Mode: Office Compensation: Competitive, based on skills and experience