Job Description

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