Vice President – Operations (Government Projects) - Ascensive Educare Ltd. - Pan-India
(2024-04)
Leading and managing Pan-India operations for Ascensive Educare Ltd, overseeing end-to-end lifecycle of government-funded skill development projects—from proposal submission to project closure. Actively liaising with central ministries, NSDC, and state-level authorities to ensure compliance, alignment, and successful execution.
- Leading end-to-end management of 10+ government skill development projects across multiple states (5–8 states), overseeing the complete lifecycle from sanction to successful closure.
- Spearheading engagement with central ministries, NSDC, and state authorities, ensuring timely approvals, policy alignment, and seamless execution of projects.
- Driving continuous follow-up for claim processing and fund disbursement, successfully facilitating release of claims worth ₹5–10+ Crore and ensuring timely financial closure.
- Reviewing and approving 100% of critical project communications (MIS and Quality teams), ensuring compliance, accuracy, and zero escalation from stakeholders.
- Effectively disseminating ministry guidelines and updates to cross-functional teams of 50+ members, ensuring 100% alignment and implementation across projects.
- Overseeing preparation and submission of claim documentation with high approval success rate (95%+), and actively leading desk verification processes.
- Successfully coordinated with all stakeholders for smooth execution and closure of projects, including achieving 90%+ compliance.
- Improved claim processing efficiency by 30–40% through structured follow-ups and documentation control mechanisms.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships, resulting in faster project approvals and reduced turnaround time by 20%+.
- Established robust communication and review systems, minimizing errors and ensuring near-zero compliance deviations.
- Played a key role in scaling operations across states, enhancing organizational visibility and credibility with government bodies.
Assistant Vice President – Operations (Government Projects) - Ascensive Educare Ltd. - Pan-India
(2022-04 - 2024-03)
Managed execution and operational delivery of multi-state government skill development projects, focusing on performance, compliance, and team management.
- Executed 10+ government projects across 5–8 states, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to operational and compliance standards.
- Coordinated with government stakeholders for approvals, project modifications, and execution support.
- Managed claim processing and documentation, ensuring timely fund disbursement and financial closure.
- Monitored performance of operations and quality teams, ensuring achievement of contractual targets and KPIs.
- Ensured effective communication of ministry updates and guidelines across all project locations.
- Supported desk verification and audit processes, maintaining 95%+ approval success rate.
- Built and expanded a Pan-India operations team (50+ members), significantly improving execution capability, coordination, and delivery efficiency across multiple states.
General Manager – Operations (Government Projects) - Ascensive Educare Ltd. - Pan-India
(2020-04 - 2022-03)
Entrusted with driving operational excellence and execution of multi-state government skill development projects, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and outcome-based delivery.
- Directed the implementation of 10+ large-scale government projects across multiple states, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality benchmarks, and regulatory frameworks.
- Acted as a key interface with government bodies and project authorities, facilitating approvals, resolving operational challenges, and enabling smooth project rollout.
- Orchestrated financial and claim management processes, ensuring accuracy in documentation and timely release of project funds.
- Drove performance management across operations and quality functions, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and performance indicators.
- Enabled seamless flow of policy updates and operational directives from ministries to ground-level teams, ensuring uniform execution.
- Played a critical role in audit readiness and verification processes, consistently maintaining a high approval and compliance track record.
- Introduced structured coordination and monitoring mechanisms to enhance delivery efficiency and minimize operational gaps.
Assistant General Manager – Operations - Ascensive Educare Ltd. - West Bengal, Kerala & North East
(2018-04 - 2020-03)
- Managed operations of skill development projects across multiple regions, ensuring adherence to project guidelines and delivery timelines.
- Supervised center-level activities, ensuring quality training delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with regional stakeholders and internal teams to ensure smooth implementation of projects.
- Monitored performance metrics and supported teams in achieving enrolment, training, and placement targets.
- Assisted in audit readiness, documentation, and compliance to maintain project standards.
Deputy Operations Manager - Ascensive Educare Ltd. - West Bengal & North East
(2015-04 - 2018-03)
- Oversaw execution of projects across West Bengal and North East, ensuring alignment with operational and compliance frameworks.
- Acted as a bridge between field operations and senior management, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.
- Monitored center performance, identified gaps, and implemented corrective actions to improve outcomes.
- Supported stakeholder coordination, including government bodies and partners, for smooth project execution.
- Contributed to process improvements and standardization across centers.
Operations Manager - Ascensive Educare Ltd. - West Bengal
(2012-12 - 2015-03)
- Led Pan-West Bengal operations for multiple skill development projects, ensuring consistent execution across regions.
- Directed cross-functional teams to achieve organizational targets, operational KPIs, and quality benchmarks.
- Established standardized processes and monitoring systems to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance tracking.
- Strengthened coordination between regional teams, central office, and stakeholders for seamless project delivery.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and optimize operational outcomes.
Marketing Executive - Orion Edutech Pvt. Ltd. - Hooghly
(2011-04 - 2012-11)
- Executed local marketing and mobilization activities to support training center operations and achieve enrolment targets.
- Conducted field outreach programs, including campaigns, community meetings, and institutional tie-ups to generate candidate leads.
- Supported center operations by coordinating with training teams to ensure smooth batch formation and onboarding of candidates.
- Maintained relationships with local stakeholders, including schools, पंचायत bodies, and community leaders, to strengthen outreach.
- Assisted in tracking enquiries, conversions, and mobilization data to support operational planning.
Business Development Manager - Orion Edutech Pvt. Ltd. - Hooghly & Howrah
(2008-07 - 2011-03)
- Led business development and center operations across multiple locations, ensuring achievement of enrolment and revenue targets.
- Established and managed training centers, overseeing infrastructure setup, staffing, and operational readiness.
- Drove mobilization strategies and partnerships to ensure a consistent pipeline of candidates for training programs.
- Managed end-to-end center operations, including batch planning, training coordination, and performance monitoring.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with local stakeholders, industry partners, and clients to expand business opportunities.
- Monitored center-level KPIs, ensuring alignment with quality standards, compliance requirements, and project guidelines.
- Identified growth opportunities and contributed to expansion of operations across new locations.
