WSN Student Success lead

Wadhwani Foundation; Arishinakunte; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in India is seeking a Business Leader to lead national skilling initiatives. The role involves engaging with stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes in skill development and employment. The ideal candidate should have 7-8 years of experience in the B2C or education sector, possess strong business acumen, and be open to travel across the country. This position aims to drive large-scale skilling initiatives and enhance vocational training effectiveness, contributing to economic development.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of experience in B2C, education, or skilling ecosystem.
• Deep understanding of the vocational training providers ecosystem.
• Proven ability to leverage technology platforms for scale.
• Demonstrated ability in data analytics, attention to detail and outcome measurement.
• Proven ability to leverage technology platforms and digital tools for scale.
• Strong business development and account management skills.
• Ability to make decisions in ambiguous environments with a strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated skills in complex problem‑solving and decision‑making trade‑offs.
• Excellent team management and ability to drive teams toward objectives.
• Open to extensive travel across the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national skilling initiative end-to-end.
• Drive the supply and demand side of the skilling ecosystem.
• Ensure beneficiary outcomes and outputs are met consistently.
• Ensure beneficiary outcomes and outputs are met consistently.
• Identify, design and implement tech‑enabled business models.
• Build and manage high‑performing teams with strong leadership skills.
• Establish and nurture networks of employers, trainers and mentors to strengthen the ecosystem.

Skills

B2C experience

Knowledge of education ecosystem

Business acumen

Data analytics

Strong leadership

Job description

Mission: Accelerating economic development in emerging economies through high‑value job creation.
Objectives: Enabling the creation of 10M jobs and placement of 25M individuals by 2030 across 20–25 emerging economies.

The Wadhwani Foundation (WF) is a non‑for‑profit organization established in 2000 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani. Its primary mission is to accelerate economic development in emerging economies by driving large‑scale job creation through entrepreneurship, innovation and skills development.

Today, WF is scaling its impact across 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America, working with governments, corporates, academic institutions and ecosystem partners to deliver sustainable employment and entrepreneurship outcomes.

Role Context

We are seeking a Business Leader with a proven track record of driving large‑scale skilling initiatives across India, and successfully engaging with multiple stakeholders such as government bodies, vocational education & skill development institutes and employers. The individual should demonstrate strong capabilities in identifying, launching and scaling new business opportunities while ensuring tangible outcomes and outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the national skilling initiative end‑to‑end.
• Drive both the supply and demand side of the skilling ecosystem at scale.
• Expand and nurture existing as well as new accounts.
• Ensure beneficiary outcomes and outputs are met consistently.
• Identify, design and implement tech‑enabled business models.
• Build and manage high‑performing teams with strong leadership skills.
• Establish and nurture networks of employers, trainers and mentors to strengthen the ecosystem.

Skills & Experience Required

• 7–8 years of experience in B2C, education or skilling ecosystem.
• Deep understanding of the vocational training providers (VTP)/institutes (VTI) ecosystem and experience working with government agencies.
• Strong business acumen, strategic & innovative thinking and analytical rigor.
• Demonstrated ability in data analytics, attention to detail and outcome measurement.
• Proven ability to leverage technology platforms and digital tools for scale.
• Strong business development and account management skills.
• Ability to make decisions in ambiguous environments with a strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated skills in complex problem‑solving and decision‑making trade‑offs.
• Excellent team management and ability to drive teams toward objectives.
• Open to extensive travel across the country.