Program Director – Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

EdgeVantage; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EdgeVantage Pune seeks an accomplished academic leader to head the Electrical & Electronics Engineering program as Program Director, owning the department's academic quality, delivery, and student outcomes—combining teaching leadership with program management, curriculum oversight, and stakeholder engagement across students, faculty, and industry.

The role requires PhD in EEE, 10+ years teaching, and strong administrative experience, with responsibility for academic planning, examinations, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from a top-ranked institution.
• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience.
• Professor or Associate Professor cadre preferred.
• Demonstrated national reputation in EEE or related fields.
• Administrative experience in academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Solely responsible for the EEE unit/department program.
• Own Academic Plan, sessional planning, timetable management and examinations.
• Supervise lectures, practicals, tutorials and sessions as per workload.
• Ensure curriculum delivery within the required timeframe.
• Drive continuous improvement and a strong learning environment.
• Organize training and student skill-building programs.
• Support admissions and student counseling; engage with stakeholders.
• Build research capability and promote industry-ready graduates.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum design

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Area: Academic Administration | Location: Pune | Reporting To: Dean

About The Role

We're looking for an accomplished academic leader to head our Electrical & Electronics Engineering program as Program Director. This role carries full ownership of the department's academic quality, delivery, and student outcomes — combining teaching leadership with program management, curriculum oversight, and stakeholder engagement across students, faculty, and industry.

Key Accountabilities

Academic

• Solely responsible for the Electrical & Electronics Engineering unit/department program
• Own Academic Plan, sessional planning, timetable management, and examinations for the department
• Supervise lectures, practicals, tutorials, and other sessions as per assigned workload
• Supervise the quality, appropriateness, and relevance of academic offerings — degrees, programs, specializations, and courses within EEE
• Conduct periodic reviews of all programs, courses, and specializations, driving continuous improvement
• Ensure the curriculum is delivered fully within the required timeframe
• Drive overall academic improvement and a better learning environment for students
• Ensure examination processes are conducted fairly and properly
• Encourage students to make full use of university facilities to enhance learning
• Organize training programs to help students build relevant skill sets
• Ensure departmental participation in IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) activities
• Build research capability and a research culture among students through real-time projects and assignments
• Ensure students are industry-ready or equipped to pursue further study or entrepreneurship
• Support admissions and student counseling; manage communication with students, parents, mentors, and student bodies
• Ensure fast, fair resolution of department-related issues, both routine and unique

Person Specification

Desired Qualification & Experience

• Ph.D. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or closely related discipline) from a Top-50 nationally ranked institution (NIRF) or top-ranked global institution (QS)
• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience
• Preferably of Professor / Associate Professor cadre
• Demonstrated academic and research reputation at a national level in EEE or allied fields
• Demonstrated administrative experience

Leadership and Management

• Ability to lead a Unit / Department / School
• High EQ and strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, parents, and students across diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and team-building skills

Personal Attributes and Style

• Strong commitment to the university's vision, ambitions, and values
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creative thinker and problem-solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Relationships

Internal: Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dean and Associate Dean, Faculty Members, Students, Non-Academic Leads

External: Professional academic networks, societies, and universities; accreditation bodies; corporate bodies; parents

Skills: electronics,nirf,academic planning,iqac,post doctorate,electrical engineering,curriculum design,ph.d,naac,accrediation