Head Skilling & Learning Development

K L University; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

K L University in Hyderabad invites applications for the role of Head – Skilling & Learning Development. You will lead university-wide skilling initiatives, align programs with industry needs, and translate strategy into measurable learning and employability outcomes for students, faculty and staff.

The role involves building industry partnerships, designing certification pathways, upskilling faculty, and tracking impact with dashboards and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Management, HR, Education, L&D or related field.
• Certifications in L&D, Talent Development or Digital Learning are advantageous.
• Experience leading large-scale L&D or skilling initiatives in higher education or EdTech.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with industry and universities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the University-wide Skilling & Learning Development strategy.
• Conduct skill-gap analyses across programs.
• Design technical, employability, professional and leadership programs.
• Build industry partnerships with certification bodies and EdTech providers.
• Develop certification pathways and monitor outcomes.
• Lead faculty upskilling and reskilling initiatives.
• Establish dashboards and KPIs for participation, completion, certification, employability and placement impact.
• Prepare periodic reports to Senior Management.

Skills

Strategic L&D

Skilling Strategy

Skill Gap Analysis

Program & Curriculum Design

Industry Partnerships

Certification Management

Faculty Development

Digital Learning

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Learning Analytics

KPI Management

Communication & Presentation

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Management/HR/Education/L&D

Certifications in L&D / Talent Development / Digital Learning

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Head – Skilling & Learning Development

Strategic Learning • Future Skills • Industry Partnerships • Capability Development

Position Overview

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

• Experience: 12–18 years of relevant experience in L&D, Skilling, Capability Development, Corporate 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 universities, EdTech, technology companies, corporate L&D, certification organizations or large training organizations will be preferred.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification in Management, HR, Education, L&D, Technology or a relevant discipline. Certifications in L&D, Talent Development, Instructional Design, Digital Learning or related areas will be an advantage.

Core Competencies

Strategic L&D • Skilling Strategy • Skill Gap Analysis • Program & Curriculum Design • Industry Partnerships • Certification Management • Faculty Development • Digital Learning • Stakeholder Management • Vendor Management

• Learning Analytics • KPI Management • Strong Communication & Presentation Skills

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Key Outcomes / KPIs

• Implementation of a structured University-wide skilling framework.
• Growth in quality industry and certification partnerships.
• Student and faculty participation, completion and certification outcomes.
• Improvement in student employability and placement readiness.
• Successful faculty upskilling/reskilling initiatives.
• Effective use of LMS and digital learning platforms.
• Measurable program effectiveness, stakeholder satisfaction and ROI.

Ideal Candidate

A strategic L&D / Skilling leader who can build and scale a university-wide skilling ecosystem—not merely deliver training programs. The candidate should combine strong business and industry understanding with the ability to create partnerships, lead teams, manage programs and demonstrate measurable outcomes.