Associate Director - New Initiatives

As the Associate Director - New Initiatives at our client, a Leading Business School located in Gurugram, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, creating new opportunities, and developing strategic partnerships to enhance the institution's offerings. With over 6 years of experience in strategy, entrepreneurship, or strategic consulting roles, you will be responsible for identifying whitespace opportunities, launching new verticals, and fostering an innovation culture within the organization. Your primary responsibilities will include scouting for new opportunities in education, technology, and industry collaborations that align with the long-term vision of our client. You will lead the end-to-end execution of new projects, from market research and business case development to piloting, operations, and scaling. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including marketing, academics, admissions, and tech will be essential in bringing these initiatives to fruition. In addition to your role in launching new initiatives, you will also be instrumental in forging strategic partnerships with companies, universities, and startups to drive innovation across the institution. Your experience in building projects from scratch, whether in startups, corporate innovation teams, or consulting, will be crucial in ensuring the success of these new ventures. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, with an MBA or equivalent preferred, along with strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management skills. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential for this leadership role, along with a bias for action and comfort with ambiguity. If you are a forward-thinking professional with a passion for creating impact through innovation, we invite you to join us in this exciting opportunity to shape the future of our client's new initiatives.,