Director – Government Consulting & Skilling

We’re seeking a dynamic leader for our key client, who would head their government consulting and skilling business, driving large-scale impact through partnerships, program execution, and strategic growth across state and central initiatives.

As part of the leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships with government bodies, industry partners, and ecosystem stakeholders, while ensuring seamless delivery of high-impact skilling and livelihood programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the government business vertical, overseeing strategy, operations, and business development for skilling and allied initiatives.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with government departments, ministries, and skill development agencies such as NSDC, SSDMs, DGT, and MSDE.
• Design, plan, and oversee large-scale skilling projects, ensuring alignment with national and state priorities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the government consulting and skilling domain, including RFPs, tenders, and strategic collaborations.
• Develop and implement growth strategies for both B2G and institutional partnerships that drive scale and revenue.
• Lead proposal development and bid management, from concept note creation to submission and negotiation.
• Collaborate with internal teams—programs, finance, communications, and M&E—to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality project delivery.
• Represent the organization in government meetings, steering committees, policy discussions, and industry events to strengthen visibility and influence.
• Drive innovation in skilling models, digital learning frameworks, and technology-enabled solutions for training and assessment.
• Strengthen relationships with ecosystem partners, including industry associations, training providers, and academic institutions, to co-create impactful skilling interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate ongoing programs, ensuring outcome-based performance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, setting clear targets, fostering accountability, and promoting continuous improvement.

Preferred Background

• 12–18 years of experience in government consulting, skilling, livelihoods, or public policy execution.
• Proven track record of success in consultative selling to government and corporate clients in skilling or education.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent understanding of India’s skilling ecosystem, RFP processes, and government program structures.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact vertical that shapes the future of skill development in India.
• Autonomy and ownership to design strategies and partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.
• A collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on scale, innovation, and social impact.