Associate Director | Large Organisation in Executive Education

FyndBridge Consultants & Advisors; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational consultancy is seeking an Associate Director/Director for Executive Education Programs. This role involves leading the design, delivery, and evaluation of innovative educational initiatives that go beyond traditional methods. The successful candidate will oversee operational management, forge partnerships with external stakeholders, and ensure impactful learning experiences through blended delivery models. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree from prestigious institutions and a passion for transformative education.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading educational programs with a focus on innovative learning models.
• Strong operational management skills to coordinate complex programs.
• Ability to develop external partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage P&L.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of immersive learning initiatives.
• Oversee operational components and performance measurement.
• Build strategic relationships with external partners.
• Establish scalable structures for growth while ensuring quality.
• Coordinate all immersive initiatives' operations, timelines, and logistics.
• Build external partnerships to expand learning opportunities.
• Lead program teams and oversee budgeting and resource allocation.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Program Management

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Operations Oversight

Education

Post Graduate from Top Institutes

Job description

Role: Associate Director / Director Executive Education Programs

Reporting to: Managing Director

Location: Gurugram

Objective:

To lead the vision, planning, and execution of dynamic, experience-based learning initiatives. This position is responsible for shaping and managing transformative educational opportunities that move beyond the traditional classroom—such as field-based courses, immersive intensives, applied industry projects, and live-in learning experiences. By integrating academic concepts with real-world application, the role ensures the design, delivery, and evaluation of impactful in-person and hybrid programs. Through thoughtful innovation and operational excellence.

This is a builder role with P&L ownership; scope will expand as the vertical grows.

Responsibilities

Strategic Direction & Program Innovation

• Long-Term Planning: Craft and execute a forward-looking plan for immersive initiatives that supports the institution’s mission and advances measurable learning objectives.
• Experiential Curriculum Development: Create and continuously refine hands‑on learning models that integrate scholarly depth with applied, real‑world engagement.
• Emerging Practice Integration: Monitor advancements in pedagogy and technology (such as immersive tech and hybrid delivery models) and incorporate relevant innovations to elevate program impact.
• Growth & Sustainability: Establish adaptable structures and standards that enable thoughtful expansion while preserving program excellence and learner experience.

Program Execution & Operational Management

• Operational Coordination: Direct the full range of administrative and logistical components for immersive initiatives, including timelines, facilities, travel arrangements, and external partner coordination.
• Performance Measurement: Define, track, and analyze key indicators to assess impact, participant satisfaction, and overall program success.
• Regulatory Alignment: Maintain adherence to institutional policies, risk management standards, and applicable legal and safety requirements across all offerings.
• On‑Site Oversight: Perform routine in‑person reviews of program locations to ensure consistent delivery, quality assurance, and alignment with established objectives.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Collaboration

• External Relationship Building: Develop and sustain strategic alliances with corporate partners, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to expand applied learning opportunities.
• Cross‑Department Coordination: Work closely with academic departments, enrollment teams, and student support offices to ensure immersive initiatives complement and enrich students’ academic pathways.
• Participant Outreach & Promotion: Design and implement targeted outreach strategies to raise awareness and drive enrollment in immersion experiences.

Leadership & Resource Management

• People Development: Provide direction, coaching, and performance oversight for program managers, coordinators, and support personnel to ensure cohesive and effective execution.
• Budget Planning & Oversight: Prepare, administer, and monitor financial plans, projecting costs and optimizing resource allocation to deliver high‑value programs within budget parameters.

Educational Qualifications: Post Graduate from Top Institutes