Project Director​/Chief Operating Officer; COO Turnkey DDU-GKY Operations

Project Director / Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Turnkey DDU-GKY Operations

• 5-10 years
• ₹ 8-12 LPA + Bonus
• Changodar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• On-site
• Full-time

DDU-GKY SOP Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana National Common Norms GSRLM GSDM

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, highly seasoned, and execution-focused Project Director / COO to establish and run our entire upcoming Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) skill training project from scratch.

You will have absolute operational autonomy and end-to-end ownership of the venture—spanning regulatory PRN/PAF approvals, greenfield center setup near Bagodra, candidate mobilization, third-party assessments, and formal job placement. The ideal candidate has successfully launched and managed at least one DDU-GKY project or center vertical in the past and understands the financial, audit, and placement metrics required to run a compliant, profitable operation.

• Lead the project application process with the Gujarat State Rural Livelihoods Mission (GSRLM) and MoRD.
• Handle the end-to-end preparation, documentation, and submission of the Project Application Form (PAF).
• Secure the Permanent Registration Number (PRN) and represent the organization during state-level project approval meetings.
• Greenfield Center Setup & Compliance Audit
• Identify, lease, and establish the physical training facility near the Memer/Bagodra layout in compliance with National Common Norms.
• Supervise the deployment of mandatory infrastructure: theory classrooms, trade-specific practical labs, IT/computer labs, biometric attendance architecture, and 24/7 CCTV surveillance networks.
• Ensure 100% adherence to official DDU-GKY branding, safety, and operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to clear Center Verification (CV) audits seamlessly.
• Rural Mobilization & Operations Management
• Build and deploy rural outreach teams to mobilize and recruit eligible youth (ages 15–35) from targeted villages and Gram Panchayats.
• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing center team, including Center Managers, MIS Coordinators, SSC-certified Trainers, and Quality Assurance staff.
• Oversee daily biometric compliance, candidate data maintenance on government portals, and uniform/allowance distribution.
• Assessment, 70% Placement & Funding Recovery
• Coordinate with Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) for timely third-party candidate assessments and certifications.
• Form corporate partnerships and tie-ups with employers in Ahmedabad, Sanand, Changodar, and across Gujarat to guarantee formal placement for a minimum of 70% of trained candidates.
• Drive the meticulous collection of post-placement tracking documents (appointment letters, 3-month salary slips, and bank statements) to unlock Tranches 2, 3, and 4 from the government.

• Direct
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 5–8 years of experience in the skill development sector, with at least 3 years explicitly heading a DDU-GKY project or large-scale center cluster.
• Proven Track Record:
  Candidates must have successfully set up a center from the ground up and taken batches through to final Tranche 3/4 closure.
• SOP Expertise:
  Expert-level knowledge of the official DDU-GKY SOP, standard operating guidelines, and common norms.
• Network:
  Pre-existing relationships with the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM), GSRLM, or local industry hiring managers is highly preferred.
• Language:
  Professional fluency in Gujarati and Hindi/English is mandatory to effectively manage rural communities and government personnel.