WSN Student Success lead

Wfnen; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in India is looking for a Business Leader to drive national skilling initiatives. The role involves engaging with government bodies and vocational institutes to create a scalable skilling ecosystem. Candidates should have 7-8 years of experience in the B2C or education sector. This position requires strong business development skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead high-performing teams. Frequent travel across India is expected.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national skilling initiative end-to-end.
• Expand and nurture existing as well as new accounts.
• Build and manage high-performing teams.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Data analytics

Problem solving

Team management

Strategic thinking

Technology platforms

Job description

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 03/23/2026

• Functional Area Sales / Business Development / Client Servicing

Job Description

About Wadhwani Foundation

Mission: Accelerating economicdevelopment in emerging economies through high-value job creation.
Objectives: Enabling the creation of 10M jobs and placement of 25M individualsby 2030 across 20–25 emerging economies.

The Wadhwani Foundation (WF) is anot-for-profit organization established in 2000 by Silicon Valley entrepreneurDr. Romesh Wadhwani. Its primary mission is to accelerate economic developmentin emerging economies by driving large-scale job creation throughentrepreneurship, innovation, and skills development.

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

Role Context

We are seeking a Business Leader with aproven 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 strongcapabilities in identifying, launching, and scaling new business opportunitieswhile ensuring tangible outcomes and outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the national skilling initiative end-to-end.
• Drive both the supply & demand side of the skilling ecosystem at scale.
• Expand and nurture existing as well asnew accounts.
• Ensure beneficiary outcomes and outputsare met consistently.
• Identify, design, and implementtech-enabled business models.
• Build and manage high-performing teamswith strong leadership skills.
• Establish and nurture networks ofemployers, trainers, and mentors to strengthen the ecosystem.

Skills & ExperienceRequired

• 7-8 years of experience in B2C,education, or skilling ecosystem.
• Deep understanding of the VocationalTraining Providers (VTP)/Vocational Training Institutes (VTI) ecosystem andexperience 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 technologyplatforms and digital tools for scale.
• Strong business development and accountmanagement skills.
• Ability to make decisions in ambiguousenvironments with a strong sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated skills in complex problemsolving and decision-making trade-offs.
• Excellent team management and ability todrive teams toward objectives.
• Open to extensive travel across thecountry.