Chief People & Transformation Officer – JKKN

JKKN; Komarapalayam; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JKKN Main Office in Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu seeks a seasoned Chief People & Transformation Officer to steer people strategy, OKR alignment, and a two-year transformation. You will oversee staff development, coaching, and mentoring while driving culture shifts and initiatives that integrate AI and entrepreneurship into daily operations.

You will lead SOP adoption, performance tracking, and skill development across departments, partnering with leadership to sustain progress and measurable

Qualifications

• Ph.D./MBA/M.A. required
• 5+ years of experience in senior people leadership
• Strong ability to drive cultural change and mindset shifts
• Experience in mentoring entrepreneurs and startup initiatives
• Proven track record in developing and executing training programs

Responsibilities

• Lead faculty and staff development aligned with institutional OKRs.
• Provide coaching, on-the-job training and follow-up sessions.
• Drive cultural shifts and real-time reinforcement of new mindsets.
• Mentor startups and student entrepreneurs; organize entrepreneurship boot camps.
• Develop competency dashboards and track skill adoption and outcomes.
• Define a two-year transformation timeline with milestones and reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Learning & Development

Mentoring

AI adoption

Education

Ph.D

MBA

MA

Tools

OKRs

SOPs

Job description

# Chief People & Transformation Officer – JKKNJKKN Main OfficeInstitution: JKKN Main OfficeLocation: Komarapalayam, Tamil NaduJob type: Full-timeExperience: 5+ yearsQualification: Ph.D / MBA / M.AOpenings: 1Posted: 12 Dec 2024Job code: Chief\\_1733994222## Am I eligible?This role asks for:* M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D* Experience: 5+ years## About the role### Job Description1. Faculty & Staff Development for OKRs Targeted Skill-Building : Align training sessions and workshops with the institutional OKRs. For instance, if an OKR involves integrating AI tools into teaching, run hands-on training and track actual tool adoption. Continuous Support : Provide coaching, on-the-job training, and follow-up sessions to ensure that faculty and staff not only learn new skills but confidently use them in their daily work. 2. Driving Mindset Changes & Cultural Shifts Direct Intervention : Visit classrooms, labs, and administrative offices to observe practices. Offer immediate, actionable feedback to encourage critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and collaboration. Real-Time Reinforcement : Recognize individuals who embrace new mindsets, and promptly help those struggling by offering additional training or simplified workflows. 3. Mentoring & Entrepreneurship Capability Mentorship Training : Develop clear guidelines and training programs for faculty and staff to become effective mentors for startups, student entrepreneurs, and AI initiatives. Entrepreneurship Boot Camps & Hackathons : Collaborate with the CEO NLB to organize practical events that immerse participants in entrepreneurship, ensuring these initiatives translate into measurable skill growth and startup success. 4. SOP & Workflow Adoption Hands-On Demonstrations : Once SOPs are documented by clerical support, run small-group demos to ensure everyone understands the steps. Immediate Adjustments : Gather feedback and refine SOPs to eliminate confusion, reduce redundancy, and ensure smooth operationalization. 5. Performance Tracking & Iterative Improvements Competency Dashboards : Create simple, visual metrics to track skill acquisition, AI tool usage, and entrepreneurial engagements, updating progress monthly. Iterative Refinement : If certain trainings or interventions are not effective, revise them promptly based on feedback and observed outcomes. 6. Two-Year Human Capital Transformation Structured Timeline & Milestones : Break down the two-year transformation goals into skill development targets at quarterly intervals. Evaluate progress regularly and adjust training strategies to maintain pace. Consistency & Sustainability : Focus on building durable capabilities, ensuring that once changes are embedded, they are maintained and continuously improved.