WSN Ecosystem Program Lead

Wfnen; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wfnen is seeking an Ecosystem Program Manager responsible for managing and expanding the skilling ecosystem in India. The role involves designing skilling programs, establishing partnerships, and ensuring successful outcomes for students.

Ideal candidates will have 12–15 years of experience in skilling or education delivery across various modes, and demonstrate project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in skilling or education delivery.
• Proven experience across multiple delivery modes.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive complete lifecycle of skilling programs.
• Ensure alignment with national and state-level employment priorities.
• Engage effectively with government and training providers.

Skills

Employer engagement

Project management

Stakeholder relationship

Channel development

Job description

Functional Area: Sales / Business Development / Client Servicing

Job Description

Position Title: Ecosystem Program Manager

Reporting To: GM Ecosystem

Locations: Chennai, Ahmedabad

Role Summary

The Ecosystem Program manager will be responsible for end‑to‑end management and expansion of the skilling ecosystem in the assigned region. This includes designing and implementing skilling programs, establishing strong partnerships with employers and training partners, and ensuring high‑quality outcomes in student training, placement, and career success.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Delivery — Drive the complete lifecycle of skilling programs – from design, development, and partner onboarding to execution, monitoring, and impact measurement.
• Alignment with National & State Employment Priorities — Ensure alignment of skilling initiatives with national and state‑level employment priorities.
• Ecosystem Development — Build and scale a demand‑led ecosystem by onboarding employers and identifying sector‑specific talent needs; expand the supply‑side ecosystem by signing up new training partners based on regional demand and industry requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement — Engage effectively with government bodies, vocational training providers (VTPs), ITIs, polytechnics, and other ecosystem actors to co‑create impactful solutions; actively represent the Foundation in industry forums, academia, and policy platforms to shape and contribute to the broader skilling discourse.
• Process Management — Design and institutionalize scalable processes across the student lifecycle – from mobilization, counseling, training, placement to post‑placement tracking; create operational frameworks that break complex implementation plans into actionable micro‑processes.

Required Experience & Skills

• 12–15 years of experience in skilling, education delivery, or talent development domains with proven experience across multiple delivery modes (digital, blended, classroom).
• Demonstrated experience in employer engagement and establishing large‑scale partnerships for placement and industry alignment.
• Deep understanding of student journey, with experience in counseling, mobilization, training, placement, and post‑placement tracking.
• Strong background in channel development (employers and training partners) and familiarity with the vocational training landscape.
• Prior experience collaborating with government bodies, academic institutions, and industry associations on skilling or education projects.
• Excellent project management capabilities, stakeholder relationship skills, and process orientation.
• Should be actively involved in industry or skilling forums and networks.