WSN Student Success lead

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

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Business Leader in Chennai to drive national skilling initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 7-8 years in B2C or education, focusing on account management and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include managing large-scale skilling programs, ensuring successful outcomes, and establishing networks across the ecosystem. Candidates should have a strong understanding of vocational training and demonstrable skills in business development. Open to extensive travel across India.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in B2C, education, or skilling ecosystem.
• Deep understanding of the Vocational Training Providers ecosystem.
• Strong business acumen and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national skilling initiative end-to-end.
• Drive the supply and demand side of the skilling ecosystem.
• Expand and nurture existing and new accounts.

Skills

B2C experience

Understanding of Vocational Training Providers

Business development skills

Job description

Functional Area: Sales / Business Development / Client Servicing

Job Description

About Wadhwani Foundation

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 not-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 & 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

• 7-8 years of experience in B2C, education, or skilling ecosystem.
• Deep understanding of the Vocational Training Providers (VTP)/Vocational Training 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.