Job Description :
Senior Program Officer - Academic Interface Program
Department :
Academic Interface Program
Location :
TEPL, Kelamangalam, Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Experience Required :
3-5 years
Employment Type : Retainer – 1 Year
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Officer to lead and manage our Academic Interface Program. This role serves to support and manage programs under AIP. AIP is helping drive our ‘grow our own timber’ philosophy to support creation of talent internally for Tata Electronics.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management & Delivery
- Plan, implement, and oversee the end-to-end execution of one / multiple Programs across multiple units of Tata Electronics
- Monitor program schedules, interact with AIP candidates for all their logistical and other operational requirements.
Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate between educational institution, faculty members, employees and other Tata Electronics team members (Plant HR, Operations, Quality and Technical teams) to ensure smooth functioning of the programEnsure regular response and facilitation with AIP candidates about the program requirements and other logisticsCoordinate with logistics teams to manage movement and travel arrangements for students and facultyManage accommodation, transportation and on-ground arrangements for program participants (during campus immersion, if required for the program)Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company policies during all academic interactionsData Management and Classroom sessions
Maintain comprehensive databases of partner institutions, participants and other program metrics (including reports and dashboards for review) to generate actionable insightsClassroom facilitation
Ability to facilitate and handle sessions for students of BSc, Diploma evaluation of learning diariesMonitor meetings and terms and conditions for MOUs with universities and DOTEMonitor cost budget vs actual monthly.Maintain of Discipline of participants under AIP programsMonitor and maintain performance of students regularlyRequired Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferredExperience
3-5 years of relevant experience in program management, academic relations, campus recruitment or training & developmentPrior experience in manufacturing industries like semiconductor / electronics / automotive industries, is highly desirableProven track record of managing multi-stakeholder programsLanguage Proficiency (Essential)
Fluent in Tamil and English (written and spoken) - MandatoryKnowledge of Hindi and Kannada is a strong advantageTechnical Skills
Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training platforms is a plusComfortable with virtual collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.)Key Competencies : Core Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage diverse audiencesStrong project management capabilities with attention to detailAbility to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentProblem-solving mindset with proactive approach to challengesHigh degree of professionalism and stakeholder management skillsSelf-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a teamAdaptable and flexible to travel as requiredPassionate about education, talent development and social impactDomain Knowledge
Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standardsAwareness of academic curriculum and industry skill gap areasKnowledge of corporate training methodologies and adult learning principles