Program Manager – Vocational Education and Training | Pune
About Indo-German Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1956, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) – also known as AHK Indien – is part of the global network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs), with over 140 offices in 92 countries. AHKs are key players in promoting German foreign trade and business development on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany.
AHK Indien is not only the largest Chamber within the AHK network but also the largest bilateral Chamber of Commerce in India, representing a strong community of nearly 4,000 member companies.
Headquartered in Mumbai, we operate through six additional offices in New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune, and Düsseldorf.
About the Role:
The Program Manager, Vocational Education and Training will be based in Pune and the responsibilities will include:
- Proposal Development: Conceptualize and draft high-quality business proposals, presentations, and budgets for Vocational Education & Training (VET) services, targeting German and Indian companies as well as Government stakeholders.
- Research & Analysis: Conduct data-driven research and analysis of global VET initiatives, programs, and models. Identify and document best practices to inform and strengthen IGCC's offerings.
- Key Account Management: Manage relationships with existing VET clients, ensuring continued satisfaction and exploring opportunities for value addition and growth.
- Program Coordination: Collaborate with subject matter experts for the development of training curricula and the organization of capacity-building programs.
- Training Delivery & QA: Oversee the end-to-end execution of training programs, including delivery, monitoring, examination, documentation, and quality assurance.
Educational Qualifications & Professional Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in any professional discipline is a must
- Master’s degree in business administration is preferred
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in business consulting, pre-sales, or project management, preferably in the Vocational Education and Training (VET), education, or professional training sector
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong business proposal writing skills
- Excellent business presentation and communication skills
- Proficiency in data analytics and Microsoft Excel
- Project conceptualization, development, administration, and management
- Key account management and client relationship handling
Travel Requirement:
- The role may require occasional travel within the region or domestically
What we offer:
- Dynamic, multicultural team of experts from India and Germany
- Networking opportunities through industry events organized by IGCC
- Growth opportunities in the form of representing IGCC as a speaker at business conferences, industry events or moderate session as a subject matter expert
- Opportunities to collaborate and network with colleagues from AHK’s around the world
- Generous leave policy including parental leave, region specific annual holidays (12 per year)
- Health insurance benefits for self and dependents
If this role interests you, please send your application including resume and cover letter, in English, to HR@indo-german.com