Deputy General Manager - Higher Education Institution Partnership

National Skill Development Corporation; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NSDC invites applications for the role of Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Partnerships & Operations. You will lead strategic collaborations with IITs, IIMs, NITs, IIITs, universities, government bodies, corporates and industry partners to build Centres for Future Skills and launch executive education programmes.

Reporting to the General Manager – Institutional Partnerships, you will manage end-to-end partnership lifecycles, prepare proposals and MoUs, and ensure successful implementation of NSDC

Qualifications

• Postgraduate/MBA in Management, Engineering, Technology or related discipline.
• 12–15 years of experience in partnerships, higher education, business development or skilling ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end partnership lifecycle with academic institutions and industry.
• Develop Centres for Future Skills and Executive Education partnerships.
• Prepare proposals, commercial models, MoUs and Board notes.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with government, academia and industry.
• Monitor programme implementation, governance, MIS and compliance.
• Drive strategic partnerships with Institutes of National Importance and universities.

Skills

Institutional Partnerships

Business Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

Postgraduate/MBA in Management

Engineering

Technology

Related discipline

Job description

Deputy General Manager - Higher Education Institution Partnership

At the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), we are dedicated to empowering India's youth through comprehensive skill development. Established on July 31, 2008, as a not-for-profit public limited company under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now corresponding to section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013), we operate as a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Our collaborative structure, with 49% of the share capital held by the government and 51% by the private sector, enables us to be the principal architects of India's skill ecosystem.

We actively support enterprises, start-ups, and organizations by providing funding support, concessional loans, and other innovative financial products. Our mission is to enhance, support, and coordinate private sector initiatives in vocational training, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder skill development. As the strategic implementation and knowledge partner of the Skill India Mission, we focus on creating efficient training initiatives that open up a world of opportunities in futuristic skills for the potential workforce.

Through strategic partnerships and innovative models, we aim to build a robust skill ecosystem that not only meets current industry demands but also anticipates future trends, empowering India's youth to contribute significantly to the nation’s growth and development.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title

Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Partnerships & Operations

Company

NSDC

Function

Business Development

Department

Location

Vertical

INI Division/ Centre for Future Skills

Reporting To

General Manager – Institutional Partnerships

Purpose

The Deputy General Manager – Partnerships will drive strategic partnerships with Institutes of National Importance (IITs,IIMs, NITs, IIITs), universities, government bodies, corporates and industry partners. The role will lead business development, establish Centres for Future Skills, launch executive education programmes and ensure successful implementation of institutional collaborations aligned with NSDC Academy and Skill India Mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnerships &Business Development
• Lead end-to-end partnership lifecycle with academic institutions and industry.
• Develop Centres for Future Skills and Executive Education partnerships.
• Prepare proposals, commercial models, MoUs and Board notes.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with government, academia and industry.
• Monitor programme implementation, governance, MIS and compliance.

Knowledge and Experience

• Education Qualifications: Postgraduate/MBA in Management, Engineering, Technology or related discipline.
• Experience: 12–15 years in partnerships, higher education, business development or skilling ecosystem.

Skills and Competencies

• Institutional Partnerships
• Business Development
• Stakeholder Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Success Measures