Placement Manager - Green Skills Sector

Location- Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad

The role supports a multi-state green skills and Electric Vehicle (EV) workforce initiative, with a strong focus on industry engagement, placements, apprenticeships , and promotion of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) .

Key Responsibilities

Industry Engagement & Partnerships

• Identify, onboard, and manage partnerships with EV manufacturers, OEMs, Tier-1/2 suppliers, charging infrastructure companies, and green mobility enterprises .
• Enlist New green industries onto the NAPS portal across four states.
• Build strong relationships with industry associations, sector skill councils, and government stakeholders .

Govt-Industry Roundtables

• Plan and organize Govt-Industry Roundtables (3 per state) focused on EVs, green jobs, and apprenticeships.
• Coordinate with state government departments, industry leaders, and training partners to drive participation and outcomes.
• Document key insights, MoUs, and action points from each roundtable.

Placements & Apprenticeships (NAPS)

• Facilitate apprenticeship and placement opportunities for trained candidates under NAPS .
• Support industries in NAPS registration, apprenticeship contract creation, and compliance .
• Track apprenticeship commencements, completions, and conversion to full-time employment.

Candidate Placement & Coordination

• Align candidate skills with industry demand in EV assembly, battery technology, charging infrastructure, maintenance, and green mobility services .
• Coordinate interviews, job fairs, and campus-to-industry connects.
• Maintain placement records, MIS, and employer feedback.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare periodic placement and apprenticeship reports for internal review and donor/government stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to project targets, timelines, and state-wise deliverables .

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of EV ecosystem, green jobs, and skill development programs
• Working knowledge of NAPS / apprenticeship frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Event management experience (roundtables, industry meets)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and reporting skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Management, Social Sciences, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience in placements, industry partnerships, skill development, or government-linked projects
• Experience in Placement EV, automotive or green energy sectors preferred
• Prior experience with state or central government schemes is a strong advantage

Travel Requirement

• Frequent travel within the assigned state and occasional inter-state travel