Head – Skilling & Learning Development

KLH; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KLH seeks a Head – Skilling & Learning Development to lead the University’s skilling and learning initiatives for students, faculty and staff. You will build an industry-aligned, outcome-driven ecosystem through strategic programs, certifications, partnerships and technology-enabled learning.

The role collaborates with Senior Management, Deans, HODs, Faculty, Training & Placement and Industry Relations to identify skill requirements and translate them into measurable employability outcomes.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Technology background with 12–18 years in L&D, Skilling or EdTech.
• Leadership experience in large-scale learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the university-wide Skilling & Learning Development strategy and calendar.
• Conduct skill-gap analysis to identify current and future competencies.
• Design and implement technical, employability, professional and leadership programs.
• Build partnerships with industry, EdTech, certification bodies and training providers.
• Develop industry-recognized certification pathways and monitor outcomes.
• Lead faculty upskilling and reskilling aligned with emerging tech and pedagogy.
• Identify programs in AI/GenAI, Data Science, Cloud, Cybersecurity and analytics.
• Manage trainers, vendors, LMS/digital platforms and program delivery.
• Establish dashboards and KPIs to measure participation, completion, certification and placement impact.
• Prepare periodic reports for Senior Management and iterate programs based on data and trends.

Skills

Leadership

L&D strategy

Stakeholder management

Analytics / data-driven

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Engineering/Technology

M.E./M.Tech or equivalent postgraduate

Job description

The Head – Skilling & Learning Development will lead the University’s skilling and learning development initiatives for students, faculty and staff. The role will build an industry-aligned, outcome-driven skilling ecosystem through strategic programs, certifications, partnerships and technology-enabled learning.

The position will work closely with Senior Management, Deans, HODs, Faculty, Training & Placement and Industry Relations teams to identify skill requirements and translate them into measurable learning and employability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the University-wide Skilling & Learning Development strategy and annual/semester-wise skilling calendar.
• Conduct skill-gap analysis and identify current and future competencies required across academic programs.
• Design and implement technical, employability, professional and leadership development programs.
• Build partnerships with industry, technology companies, certification bodies, EdTech organizations and training providers.
• Develop industry-recognized certification pathways and monitor participation, completion and certification outcomes.
• Lead faculty upskilling and reskilling initiatives aligned with emerging technologies, pedagogy and industry practices.
• Identify and develop programs in emerging areas such as AI/GenAI, Data Science, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics and other future skills.
• Manage trainers, subject-matter experts, vendors, LMS/digital learning platforms and program delivery.
• Establish dashboards and KPIs to measure participation, completion, certification, skill development, employability and placement impact.
• Prepare periodic reports for Senior Management and continuously improve programs based on data, feedback and industry trends.

Candidate Profile

• Academic & Experience: Engineering/Technology background with 12–18 years of relevant experience in L&D, Skilling, Capability Development, Technical Training, Higher Education or EdTech.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading large-scale learning/skilling initiatives and preferably building a skilling function or ecosystem from the ground up.
• Industry Exposure: Experience with engineering institutions/universities, technology companies, EdTech, corporate L&D, certification organizations or large technical training organizations will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in a relevant Engineering/Technology discipline with M.E./M.Tech, or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Preferred: Certifications in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Instructional Design, Digital Learning, Skilling, or related areas will be an advantage.