Head - APTRI

	Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership	Develop and execute a long-term technical/behavioural capability development roadmap aligned with business transformation goals. Position the institute as a strategic partner for productivity, reliability, and innovation in plant and project operations. Benchmark with leading industry academies (domestic as well International)
Curriculum & Program Development	Design and continuously upgrade curricula based on current & future  training needs in thermal, renewable, and digital plant technologies. Develop role-based and level-based learning pathways (e.g., O&M engineers, commissioning teams, project managers). Integrate new-age learning methods — simulators, digital twins, AR/VR-based training, and online learning modules.
Governance & Quality Assurance	Establish academic standards, assessment protocols, and certification systems. Create a governance framework for course approvals, trainer accreditation, and training evaluation. Ensure compliance with statutory and industry accreditation bodies (e.g., NSDC, CEA, DGMS, etc.).
Stakeholder Collaboration	Partner with business units, OEMs, and technical experts to co-develop and deliver programs. Build collaborations with universities, sector skill councils, and industry associations. Engage with internal leaders to align programs with competency requirements and succession planning needs. Collaborate with Adani Skill Academy
Infrastructure & Resource Management	Oversee management of training infrastructure, laboratories, simulators, hostels, and digital platforms. Manage institute budgets, faculty development, and resource optimization. Drive digital transformation of the learning ecosystem (LMS, analytics dashboards, performance impact studies).
Capability Building Metrics	Define and track KPIs such as training ROI, skill readiness index, deployment effectiveness, and internal certification rate. Present quarterly reports to senior leadership on capability progress and future roadmap.

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering; Master’s in Engineering or Management preferred.

Experience: Minimum 20–25 years in power generation, transmission, or heavy engineering industry with at least 5–7 years in a learning or capability-building leadership role. Proven track record in technical training management, skill academy leadership, or corporate learning governance.