Manager Training Business Development, Marketing & Operations (India)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPP seeks a Programs Coordinator to advance Education Growth across India, coordinating course logistics, partnerships, and delivery of training initiatives within strategic geographies and emerging industries.

You will support scheduling, instructor communications, registrations, and compliance, while helping scale in-house and public courses, expanding access, and aligning activities with growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration; MBA and professional certification are advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years in industry, consulting, or professional organizations with at least 1 year in a managerial role.
• Experience in marketing, training, events is desirable; experience with training institutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support education programs by administering course logistics and ensuring seamless delivery across assigned territories.
• Align education delivery with growth objectives and expanding access to new markets.
• Engage with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to promote training solutions and build long-term relationships.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Networking

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or Business Administration

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Description

Support AMPP's Strategic Geographies & Emerging Industries initiatives in India by coordinating education and training marketing & operations, supporting regional partnerships, and helping ensure the effective delivery of programs and services across India.

Coordinate and support education programs by administering course logistics and ensuring seamless delivery across assigned territories. This role provides critical support to the Education Strategic Scheduling Specialist while strengthening AMPP's presence in strategic geographies and emerging industries, aligning education delivery with growth objectives and expanding access to new markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Education Growth

• Aligns GTM strategy with AMPP priorities and resources
• Scale up training and skill development activities in India
• Focus on in-house training for Asset owners, contractors etc
• Focus on public courses for individuals, industry, institutions etc
• Coordinate training agreements with Education and provides onboarding
• Support course registration, payment, and communication
• Conduct needs assessment of new courses in line with growth and development in India

Education Operational Support

• Coordinate and administer course logistics, including instructor travel, accommodation, lab facilities, transportation, meeting space, food & beverage, and timely delivery of equipment and consumables.
• Manage course documentation and processes such as work orders, packing lists, briefing kits, course close-outs, and NIMBLE records (customer data, contract pricing, and correspondence).
• Serve as the primary communication link with instructors, ensuring briefing materials are accurate and all logistics are clearly communicated prior to class.
• Monitor student registrations, address enrolment issues, manage class cancellations when required, and handle inquiries related to courses and certifications.
• Oversee contracts and agreements (in-house, hotel, lab, and facility), ensuring compliance and accurate financial transactions, including deposits and post-course invoicing.
• Coordinate with distribution centers and third-party warehouse partners to maintain inventory, stock accuracy, and timely shipment of training equipment and consumables.
• Research and manage facility-related requirements such as visas, customs, and translation services to support international training operations.
• Identify and develop opportunities for AMPP education programs in strategic geographies and emerging industries, supporting market expansion and partnership growth.
• Engage with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to promote training solutions, build long-term relationships, and increase revenue streams from education services.
• Support AMPP's growth objectives by aligning education delivery with industry trends, exploring new markets, and driving participation in high-potential sectors.

Qualifications

Education:

College/University degree in Engineering, Management, Business Administration. An MBA and professional certification are considered a significant advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in industry, consulting, or professional organizations, with at least 1 years in a managerial role within a similar reputed organization or corporate environment. Experience is marketing, training, events is desirable. Experience of working with training institutions will be added advantage.

Skills & attributes:

Strong managerial and administrative capabilities.

Effective communicator with strategic thinking and strong networking skills.

Financial acumen, including P&L understanding, budgeting, and forecasting.

Adaptability to industry dynamics, outreach, and multi-year planning.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Less than 25% travel is expected for this role within India and passport is required, mainly for USA travel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, employees of the organization, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, etc. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to develop and interpret business graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Must possess a specific level of communication skill both verbal and written. Have demonstrated personnel management skills including, but not limited to, the ability to evaluate staff performance and provide direction, is highly desirable. Ability to work in a multi-task environment taking into account various external factors and to communicate efficiently and accurately to both managers/supervisors and subordinate staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.