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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 college 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 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.