Operations Manager- Green Skills

About the job

Job Title : Operations Manager- Green Skills Locations : Kolkata (West Bengal), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Pune (Maharashtra), Hyderabad (Telangana) Job Summary : - The Operations Manager will be responsible for end-to-end implementation and operations of large-scale State Government–led skill development and livelihood projects , with a strong focus on ITI and Polytechnic ecosystems. The role involves multi-state coordination, stakeholder management, industry partnerships, student mobilization, monitoring, and project closure activities, particularly aligned with green jobs, apprenticeships, and international mobility initiatives. Key Responsibilities 1. Action Plan & Partnerships • Develop and execute a detailed state-wise project implementation plan. • Establish strong working relationships with State Directorates, ITIs, Polytechnics, and Green Industries. • Identify and onboard ITIs colleges for project implementation. • Coordinate with local government bodies for smooth execution and compliance. 2. Stakeholder Interactions & Student Outreach • Organize and oversee : • Community-level meetings • Career counselling events • Motivational sessions • Facilitate admissions for students, ensuring : • At least 20% representation from marginalized communities • Engage with principals, faculty, parents, and community leaders to drive enrolments and retention. 3. Government–Industry Roundtables & NAPS • Plan and conduct Government–Industry Roundtables. • Promote and operationalize the Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). • Enroll 100 new green industries on the NAPS portal. • Strengthen apprenticeship and placement pathways through industry partnerships. 4. International Mobility • Map and engage international mobility stakeholders. • Identify vocational pathways for green occupations aligned with international demand. • Support the screening and selection of students for potential migration opportunities (e.g., Germany). 5. Monitoring, Reporting & Project Closure • Track project KPIs, milestones, and deliverables across states. • Develop and deploy Industry Connect Toolkits. • Organize project closure events (one per state). • Manage final reports, documentation, and compliance submissions. • Conduct and coordinate a long-term Tracer Study to assess outcomes and impact. Candidate Profile Essential Requirements • Proven experience in State Government project implementation (Skill Development / Livelihood / Education). • Strong operational knowledge of ITI and Polytechnic-based projects. • Experience working with multiple stakeholders : government officials, training institutions, industries, and NGOs. • Ability to manage large-scale targets, timelines, and teams across locations. • Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills. Preferred / Added Advantage • Prior experience with ITI, Polytechnic, Apprenticeship, or NAPS projects. • Exposure to green jobs, emerging technologies, or international mobility programs. • Familiarity with CSR, donor-funded, or multilateral projects. Educational Qualification • Graduate / Postgraduate in Management, Social Work, Education, Engineering, or a related field. Travel Requirement • Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned state and occasionally across locations.

Requirements

• State Government project implementation
• Skill Development
• Livelihood
• Education
• ITI and Polytechnic-based projects
• stakeholder management
• communication
• coordination

Qualifications

• Graduate
• Postgraduate in Management
• Social Work
• Education
• Engineering

Preferred Technologies

• State Government project implementation
• Skill Development
• Livelihood
• Education
• ITI and Polytechnic-based projects
• stakeholder management
• communication
• coordination