Job Title:
Program Manager (Head) – Cyber Security Certifications
Location:
Technovalley Software India Pvt. Ltd., Kochi (with national & international program oversight)
Department:
Cyber Security Stack – Academic & Corporate Certifications
Reporting To:
Managing Director / Chief Program Officer
Role Overview
The Program Manager (Head) – Cyber Security Certifications will lead and scale Technovalley’s cybersecurity vertical, overseeing 40+ global certification programs, faculty recruitment, curriculum development, industry partnerships, and learner success outcomes. This role demands strategic leadership, deep technical capability, business ownership, and strong academic governance.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Strategy
- Own end-to-end delivery of global cybersecurity certification programs (CEH, CHFI, CPENT, LPT, OSCP, OSWE, CompTIA, etc.).
- Design long-term program roadmaps, certification pathways, and progressive learning tracks (Beginner → Advanced → Expert).
- Align curriculum with industry standards, emerging threats, and global job market requirements.
- Drive continuous curriculum enhancements through lab upgrades, red-team content, and cyber range simulations.
Operations & Delivery Management
- Recruit, onboard, evaluate, and manage high-quality trainers and expert instructors (internal + external).
- Oversee batch planning, time-table scheduling, lab infrastructure, and student support systems.
- Implement standardised academic policies, assessment frameworks, and quality assurance mechanisms.
- Track completion analytics, certification results, placement metrics, and student satisfaction KPI dashboards.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
- Manage relationships with global certification bodies including EC-Council, OffSec, CompTIA, INE, etc.
- Coordinate accreditation renewals, proctoring requirements, authorised delivery partner compliance, and audit documentation.
- Initiate corporate tie-ups, guest lectures, red-team masterclasses, and cybersecurity leadership faculty engagements.
Business & Revenue Accountability
- Own revenue targets for cybersecurity stack admissions, corporate training engagements, and consulting assignments.
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to craft high-impact admissions campaigns, industry outreach, and scholarship strategies.
- Develop pricing, program bundles, fast-track packages, and skill-bridge programs with universities, colleges, and government agencies.
Security Expertise & Technical Governance
- Guide program content across:
- VAPT / PT
- SOC operations
- Threat intelligence & threat hunting
- Digital forensics
- Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Malware analysis & reverse engineering
- Network security architecture
- IoT & mobile security
- SIEM / IDS / IPS
- Conduct periodic audits and evaluations of practical labs, tool stacks (BurpSuite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus, etc.), and cyber ranges.
People Leadership
- Lead a team including trainers, academic counsellors, coordinators, and mentoring staff.
- Conduct trainer certification programs, Train-The-Trainer (TTT) sessions, and instructor excellence reviews.
- Maintain performance scorecards and capability roadmaps for training personnel.
Required Certifications (Minimum 5)
(Candidates with multiple credentials will be shortlisted first)
- CEH / CEH Master
- CHFI
- CPENT / ECSA
- LPT / LPT Master
- CEI (Instructor)
- OSCP / OSWE / OSCE / OSEP
- CompTIA CySA+ / PenTest+ / Security+
- CISM / CISSP / CISA
- CREST CRT / CPSA / CCSAS (Preferred)
Having one instructor-level certification (CEI / CompTIA CTT+) is a major advantage.Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8–15 years combined cybersecurity industry + academic/training experience
- Hands-on exposure to real-world cyber operations and live VAPT projects
- Proven track record of managing certification programs with 200+ yearly enrollments
- Experience training corporate teams, government departments, universities, or defence agencies
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic planning & decision making
- Curriculum design & instructional leadership
- Stakeholder management & vendor coordination
- Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills
- Data-driven program governance using KPIs and operational dashboards
- High energy, ownership, and growth mindset
Performance KPIs
- Enrollment growth rate
- Certification exam pass percentage
- Placement & internship success ratio
- Trainer utilization & trainer quality metrics
- Student satisfaction (NPS) score
- Revenue achievement & program profitability
- Partnership expansion achievements (global and domestic)
Why Technovalley
- India’s undisputed leader in global cybersecurity certifications
- Partnerships with EC-Council, OffSec, CompTIA, Oracle WDP, LPI Platinum
- 140+ global certification programs
- Dedicated Placement Assistance Cell
- Strong academic infrastructure with labs, cyber ranges, and real-world simulation environments
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
