Design & Planning Lead

As the Design & Planning Lead at Stainless Academy, your primary responsibility will be to lead the end-to-end design and planning of academic and skill development programs aligned with Jindal Stainless Limited's business priorities. Your role will require a strong background in training design, curriculum development, faculty capability building, and ecosystem alignment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead identification & prioritisation of training needs based on business requirements. - Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), templates, and guidelines for program design (Training Needs Analysis, pilot testing, etc.). - Create qualification packs & micro-credentials for various stainless steel grades and applications. - Oversee curriculum & content creation to ensure quality, relevance, and periodic updates. - Build assessment methodologies aligned with National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) norms. - Drive pilot trials for new programs and refine designs based on feedback. - Oversee budgeting, risk management, and rollout planning. - Lead Training of Trainers (ToT) and faculty capability-building initiatives, including material creation. - Collaborate with the Ecosystem Development team for partner selection. **Qualifications Required:** - Postgraduate degree in any field (essential), MBA (desirable). - 15-18 years of experience in Learning & Development, Education, Skill Development, Training Design, or Corporate Academies. - Proven experience in designing, developing, and delivering capacity-building programs. - Experience in metallurgy or related industries is an added advantage. At Stainless Academy, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of capability building in India's stainless steel sector and contribute to a high-impact national skilling vision. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and market standards awaits you. If you are passionate about designing impactful learning ecosystems and building industry-ready capabilities, we invite you to apply now.,