Head of Technical Training and Capability Development

Adani Enterprises Ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd. seeks a Head - APTRI to lead strategic capability development across power generation, transmission, and heavy engineering. The role shapes curricula and implements learning pathways using simulators, digital twins, AR/VR modules, and LMS platforms.

The incumbent will set governance standards, drive performance metrics, and partner with internal units, OEMs, and universities to ensure programs meet competency needs and succession plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20–25 years of experience in power generation, transmission, or heavy engineering.
• At least 5–7 years in a learning or capability-building leadership role.
• Senior Level experience in strategic program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term capability development roadmap aligned with business transformation goals.
• Design and upgrade curricula for thermal, renewable, and digital plant technologies.
• Establish governance, standards, assessment, and certification for training programs.
• Build collaborations with universities, OEMs, and industry associations.
• Oversee training infrastructure, budgets, and digital platforms; drive learning analytics.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum design

Governance & quality assurance

Stakeholder collaboration

Infrastructure management

Leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Master’s in Engineering or Management

Tools

LMS

AR/VR training

Job description

Head - APTRI

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a long-term technical/behavioural capability development roadmap aligned with business transformation goals. Position the institute as a strategic partner for productivity, reliability, and innovation in plant and project operations. Benchmark with leading industry academies (domestic as well International)
• Curriculum & Program Development: Design and continuously upgrade curricula based on current & future training needs in thermal, renewable, and digital plant technologies. Develop role-based and level-based learning pathways (e.g., O&M engineers, commissioning teams, project managers). Integrate new-age learning methods — simulators, digital twins, AR/VR-based training, and online learning modules
• Governance & Quality Assurance: Establish academic standards, assessment protocols, and certification systems. Create a governance framework for course approvals, trainer accreditation, and training evaluation. Ensure compliance with statutory and industry accreditation bodies (e.g., NSDC, CEA, DGMS, etc.)
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business units, OEMs, and technical experts to co-develop and deliver programs. Build collaborations with universities, sector skill councils, and industry associations. Engage with internal leaders to align programs with competency requirements and succession planning needs. Collaborate with Adani Skill Academy
• Infrastructure & Resource Management: Oversee management of training infrastructure, laboratories, simulators, hostels, and digital platforms. Manage institute budgets, faculty development, and resource optimization. Drive digital transformation of the learning ecosystem (LMS, analytics dashboards, performance impact studies)
• Capability Building Metrics: Define and track KPIs such as training ROI, skill readiness index, deployment effectiveness, and internal certification rate. Present quarterly reports to senior leadership on capability progress and future roadmap
• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering; Master’s in Engineering or Management preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 20–25 years in power generation, transmission, or heavy engineering industry with at least 5–7 years in a learning or capability‑building leadership role. Proven track record in technical training management, skill academy leadership, or corporate learning governance.
• Experience Level: Senior Level