Founding Partner – Operations, Training & Placements (Stakeholder Role)

Job Title

Founding Partner – Operations, Training & Placements (Stakeholder Role)

Employment Type

Full-Time | Stakeholder / Equity-Linked Role

Location

Kerala (Onsite / Hybrid – as required)

About the Venture

A new-generation Upskill Training, Internship & Placement Center focused on IT, Non-IT, and Medical domains, built to solve real employability gaps among Kerala students through skill-first, internship-backed, and placement-accountable programs.

Role Overview

The Founding Partner will act as the first employee and core stakeholder, responsible for building the venture from zero to scale. This role demands complete ownership of operations, training quality, internships, placements, team building, and revenue growth.

This is not an academic or trainer-only role. It is a business-building leadership position with direct accountability for outcomes.

Key Responsibilities1. Venture Setup & Scale

• Build the complete operational framework from scratch
• Design scalable systems for training, internships, and placements
• Convert vision into executable processes and SOPs
• Ensure revenue sustainability from early stages

2. Program & Curriculum Ownership

• Design job-oriented curricula for IT, Non-IT, and Medical verticals
• Align programs strictly with industry requirements
• Ensure every program includes practical work and internship outcomes
• Continuously upgrade offerings based on placement feedback

3. Internship & Placement Leadership

• Build and manage internship pipelines (in-house & external)
• Establish and maintain employer, hospital, and corporate partnerships
• Lead placement drives and ensure measurable placement outcomes
• Track and report placement performance transparently

4. Team Building & Leadership

• Hire, train, and manage trainers, counselors, and placement staff
• Create a performance-driven culture with clear KPIs
• Mentor teams to operate independently at scale

5. Admissions, Marketing & Revenue

• Oversee student acquisition strategies (digital & offline)
• Ensure ethical admissions and realistic student counseling
• Drive batch profitability and revenue growth
• Monitor CAC, conversion ratios, and operational margins

6. Stakeholder Accountability

• Act as a business stakeholder, not just an employee
• Participate in strategic decisions and long-term planning
• Protect brand reputation and delivery quality
• Work closely with promoters to scale regionally

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of proven experience in one or more of the following:
• Skill training institutes
• Placement agencies
• EdTech startups
• Corporate L&D
• Hospital training / allied health education
• Demonstrated zero-to-growth experience (mandatory)
• Strong exposure to placements, internships, and employer relations
• Operational leadership and team-building experience
• Deep understanding of Kerala student ecosystem

Mandatory Traits

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• High ownership and accountability
• Result-oriented (not certificate-oriented)
• Ethical and transparent approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Compensation & Stake

• Fixed remuneration (as mutually agreed)
• Performance-based incentives
• Equity / profit-sharing opportunity linked to milestones

Success Metrics (Non-Negotiable)

• Placement conversion rate
• Internship completion rate
• Student satisfaction & retention
• Monthly revenue growth
• Employer retention & feedback

Who Should NOT Apply

• Pure academic professionals
• Trainers without placement exposure
• Individuals seeking a comfort role
• Experience limited to franchise-based institutes

Application Requirement

Applicants must submit:

• Detailed resume
• Proof of zero-to-growth involvement
• Past placement or operational achievements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹8,086.00 - ₹41,542.90 per month

Work Location: In person