Nasscom
**Job Description: Deputy Director/Director – New Initiatives**
**Location:** Noida
**Company Information:**
Nasscom (National Association of Software and Service Companies) is an IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council.
**Position:** Deputy Director/Director – New Initiatives
**Experience Required:** 15+ years of experience in strategic planning, government engagement, and skilling ecosystem management.
**Key Responsibilities:**
– Strategic Initiatives & Program Development: Identify, conceptualize, and implement new initiatives aligned with organizational goals; develop strategies to strengthen engagement with Government agencies, academia, and industry stakeholders; ensure alignment of initiatives with national skill development policies and industry needs.
– Government & Academia Collaboration: Liaise with ministries, state skill development missions, regulatory bodies (NSDC, NCVET, SSCs, MORD, MeitY, etc.) to drive skilling initiatives; collaborate with universities, research institutions, and industry bodies to design and implement skill development programs.
– Industry & Skilling Ecosystem Engagement: Foster partnerships with corporate organizations and industry associations to facilitate workforce upskilling and reskilling; work closely with training providers, assessment bodies, and certification agencies to ensure high-quality skill development programs.
– Program Execution & Monitoring: Oversee end-to-end implementation of initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and impact assessment; establish performance metrics and reporting mechanisms for continuous improvement.
**Qualifications:**
– Proven track record of working with Central & State Governments, Industry, and Academia on large-scale skilling initiatives.
– Strong understanding of the Skill Development Ecosystem in India.
– Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
– Strong communication, analytical, and leadership abilities.
**Preferred Skills:**
– Experience in managing large-scale digital learning platforms, assessments, and certifications.
– Prior experience in proposal writing, government RFPs, and fund mobilization for skill development projects.
To apply for this job please visit nasscom.in.
