Skill Development Manager
Location: Wakad, Pune
About the Role
The Skill Development Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring skill development projects to ensure timely and quality delivery of program objectives. The role involves project planning, stakeholder coordination, team management, training oversight, and ensuring successful implementation of skill development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the implementation of skill development projects as per project timelines and objectives
- Lead and coordinate training centres, project teams, trainers, mobilizers, and placement staff to ensure smooth project execution
- Develop implementation plans, training schedules, and project work plans
- Coordinate with government departments, CSR partners, training agencies, and other stakeholders
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of training programs and ensure adherence to project guidelines
- Review project progress, MIS reports, and key performance indicators to track project outcomes
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of project reports, documentation, and donor updates
- Coordinate with mobilization and placement teams to improve enrollment, training completion, certification, and placement outcomes
- Conduct regular field visits to training centres for monitoring, mentoring, and quality assurance
- Ensure proper maintenance of project documentation, beneficiary records, and MIS
- Identify implementation challenges, recommend corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution
- Stay updated on government schemes, skill development initiatives, and industry requirements to strengthen project implementation
Qualification and Experience
- Graduate or Postgraduate in Management, Social Work, Education, or a related field
- 5–6 years of experience in managing skill development or vocational training projects
- Experience in implementing government-funded, CSR, or livelihood projects
- Experience with NSDC, DDU-GKY, PMKVY, or similar skill development programs will be preferred
- Experience in team management and stakeholder coordination
Required Skills
- Strong project planning and implementation skills
- Team leadership and coordination
- Stakeholder and partner management
- Training quality monitoring and project supervision
- Documentation, MIS, and report preparation
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
- Willingness to travel to project locations as required
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wakad, Pune, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Project management: 5 years (Required)
Language:
Location:
- Wakad, Pune, Maharashtra (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
