Regional Manager

NIIT Foundation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NIIT Foundation in India is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end operations of training centers in the assigned region. You will ensure program execution, maintain compliance, and drive efficiency across centers.

You will lead Center Managers and regional staff, coordinate with clients, government bodies, and CSR partners, monitor enrollment and placement activities, and deliver regular MIS reports while traveling extensively within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in management, operations, education, or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in operations, skilling, education, CSR, or training management.
• Experience in multi-location operations and team management preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations of training centers within the assigned region.
• Lead Center Managers, Trainers, Placement Teams, and regional staff.
• Maintain relationships with clients, government bodies, CSR partners, and local stakeholders.
• Prepare regional MIS reports, dashboards, and project updates.
• Identify opportunities for expansion and project implementation within the region.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

MIS reporting

Operational monitoring

Multi-center management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mgmt/Operations/Education

Job description

Hyderabad/Bangalore, India | Posted on 05/05/2026

NIIT Foundation (NF) is a not-for-profit education society ( NGO ) set up by the promoters of NIIT in 2004. Its mission is to positively impact the underprivileged of the country through educational initiatives and skill development programs . NIIT Foundation, an Education NGO has a mandate to reach the unreached, uncared and unattended to ensure inclusive development of India.

To shape the mandate, NIIT Foundation has begun a number of programs like donate for child education, skill development, Financial literacy and all, that positively impact the underserved of the country through various educational interventions. The intent of NF is to better understand the education and employability issues at the grassroots level. The organisation builds corporate and ngo partnerships for sustainable development.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end operations of training centers within the assigned region.
  
• Ensure smooth execution of skilling and education programs as per organizational guidelines.
  
• Monitor center performance, attendance, infrastructure, compliance, and documentation.
  
• Drive operational efficiency and process adherence across all centers.
  

Team Management

• Lead and manage Center Managers, Trainers, Placement Teams, and regional staff.
  
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide guidance for team development.
  
• Ensure manpower planning, recruitment coordination, and employee retention within the region.
  

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, government bodies, CSR partners, and local stakeholders.
  
• Coordinate with internal departments for seamless project execution.
  
• Handle escalations and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
  
• Monitor candidate mobilization, enrollment, training progress, and placement activities.
  
• Ensure achievement of placement targets and retention benchmarks.
  
• Support employer engagement and industry partnerships for placements.
  

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and share regional MIS reports, performance dashboards, and project updates.
  
• Ensure compliance with project guidelines, audits, and documentation standards.
  
• Track KPIs and implement corrective actions wherever required.
  

Business Development Support

• Identify opportunities for expansion and new project implementation within the region.
  
• Support proposal discussions, operational planning, and regional growth initiatives.
  
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Good understanding of skilling, education, CSR, or livelihood projects.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficiency in MIS reporting and operational monitoring.
  
• Ability to manage multiple centers and teams simultaneously.
  

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree in Management, Operations, Education, or related field.
  

Experience

• 6–10 years of experience in operations, skilling, education, CSR, or training management.
  
• Experience in handling multi-location operations and team management preferred.
  

Preferred Attributes

• Target-oriented and result-driven approach.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.
  
• Experience in placement-linked skilling projects will be an added advantage.