Associate Director - New Initiatives

Role Overview: As the Associate Director - New Initiatives at the Leading Business School located in Gurugram, you will be instrumental in driving innovation, creating new opportunities, and developing strategic partnerships to enhance the institution's offerings. Your experience in strategy, entrepreneurship, or strategic consulting roles will enable you to identify whitespace opportunities, launch new verticals, and foster an innovation culture within the organization. Key Responsibilities: - Scout for new opportunities in education, technology, and industry collaborations aligned with the long-term vision of the client. - Lead end-to-end execution of new projects, including market research, business case development, piloting, operations, and scaling. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, academics, admissions, and tech to bring initiatives to fruition. - Forge strategic partnerships with companies, universities, and startups to drive innovation across the institution. - Utilize your experience in building projects from scratch to ensure the success of new ventures. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred. - Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management skills. - Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities. - Bias for action and comfort with ambiguity. If you are a forward-thinking professional with a passion for creating impact through innovation, this leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the client's new initiatives.,