Program Manager (Head) Cyber Security Certifications

Job Title:

Program Manager (Head) – Cyber Security Certifications

Location:

Technovalley Software India Pvt. Ltd., Kochi (with national & international program oversight)

Department:

Cyber Security Stack – Academic & Corporate Certifications

Reporting To:

Managing Director / Chief Program Officer

Role Overview

The Program Manager (Head) – Cyber Security Certifications will lead and scale Technovalley’s cybersecurity vertical, overseeing 40+ global certification programs, faculty recruitment, curriculum development, industry partnerships, and learner success outcomes. This role demands strategic leadership, deep technical capability, business ownership, and strong academic governance.

Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Strategy

• Own end-to-end delivery of global cybersecurity certification programs (CEH, CHFI, CPENT, LPT, OSCP, OSWE, CompTIA, etc.).
• Design long-term program roadmaps, certification pathways, and progressive learning tracks (Beginner → Advanced → Expert).
• Align curriculum with industry standards, emerging threats, and global job market requirements.
• Drive continuous curriculum enhancements through lab upgrades, red-team content, and cyber range simulations.

Operations & Delivery Management

• Recruit, onboard, evaluate, and manage high-quality trainers and expert instructors (internal + external).
• Oversee batch planning, time-table scheduling, lab infrastructure, and student support systems.
• Implement standardised academic policies, assessment frameworks, and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Track completion analytics, certification results, placement metrics, and student satisfaction KPI dashboards.

Industry Partnerships & Accreditation

• Manage relationships with global certification bodies including EC-Council, OffSec, CompTIA, INE, etc.
• Coordinate accreditation renewals, proctoring requirements, authorised delivery partner compliance, and audit documentation.
• Initiate corporate tie-ups, guest lectures, red-team masterclasses, and cybersecurity leadership faculty engagements.

Business & Revenue Accountability

• Own revenue targets for cybersecurity stack admissions, corporate training engagements, and consulting assignments.
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to craft high-impact admissions campaigns, industry outreach, and scholarship strategies.
• Develop pricing, program bundles, fast-track packages, and skill-bridge programs with universities, colleges, and government agencies.

Security Expertise & Technical Governance

• Guide program content across:
• VAPT / PT
• SOC operations
• Threat intelligence & threat hunting
• Digital forensics
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Malware analysis & reverse engineering
• Network security architecture
• IoT & mobile security
• SIEM / IDS / IPS
• Conduct periodic audits and evaluations of practical labs, tool stacks (BurpSuite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus, etc.), and cyber ranges.

People Leadership

• Lead a team including trainers, academic counsellors, coordinators, and mentoring staff.
• Conduct trainer certification programs, Train-The-Trainer (TTT) sessions, and instructor excellence reviews.
• Maintain performance scorecards and capability roadmaps for training personnel.

Required Certifications (Minimum 5)

(Candidates with multiple credentials will be shortlisted first)

• CEH / CEH Master
• CHFI
• CPENT / ECSA
• LPT / LPT Master
• CEI (Instructor)
• OSCP / OSWE / OSCE / OSEP
• CompTIA CySA+ / PenTest+ / Security+
• CISM / CISSP / CISA
• CREST CRT / CPSA / CCSAS (Preferred)

Having one instructor-level certification (CEI / CompTIA CTT+) is a major advantage.Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8–15 years combined cybersecurity industry + academic/training experience
• Hands-on exposure to real-world cyber operations and live VAPT projects
• Proven track record of managing certification programs with 200+ yearly enrollments
• Experience training corporate teams, government departments, universities, or defence agencies

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic planning & decision making
• Curriculum design & instructional leadership
• Stakeholder management & vendor coordination
• Excellent communication, presentation, and mentoring skills
• Data-driven program governance using KPIs and operational dashboards
• High energy, ownership, and growth mindset

Performance KPIs

• Enrollment growth rate
• Certification exam pass percentage
• Placement & internship success ratio
• Trainer utilization & trainer quality metrics
• Student satisfaction (NPS) score
• Revenue achievement & program profitability
• Partnership expansion achievements (global and domestic)

Why Technovalley

• India’s undisputed leader in global cybersecurity certifications
• Partnerships with EC-Council, OffSec, CompTIA, Oracle WDP, LPI Platinum
• 140+ global certification programs
• Dedicated Placement Assistance Cell
• Strong academic infrastructure with labs, cyber ranges, and real-world simulation environments

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person