New Age Makers Institute of Technology Wanted Director – School of Management

Director – School of Management

Institution: NAMTECH (New Age Makers Institute of Technology)

Location: Gandhinagar / Ahmedabad

Reports To: Director General

About NAMTECH:

NAMTECH (New Age Makers Institute of Technology) is a next-generation institute focused on industry-integrated engineering and technology education. The institute emphasizes experiential learning, applied innovation, and deep Industry–Academia collaboration to develop future-ready talent for emerging domains across manufacturing, mobility, sustainability, and advanced technologies.

Role Overview

Director – School of Management will lead NAMTECH’s Management School, which provides management education embedded within engineering, manufacturing, and technology-led programs.

The role focuses on building a practice-oriented and industry-aligned management ecosystem that supports NAMTECH’s technology schools by integrating management, leadership, analytics, and business decision-making capabilities into undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic & Institutional Leadership

• Provide academic leadership for management education across NAMTECH’s technology and manufacturing-focused programs.
• Shape the positioning of the School of Management as a technology-embedded, industry-facing management school.
• Align school priorities with the institutional roadmap and Director General’s academic vision.
• Support international collaborations and academic partnerships relevant to technology-driven management education.

2. Program & Curriculum Excellence

• Oversee the design and delivery of management programs and modules across:
• Operations & Manufacturing Management
• Technology & Innovation Management
• Business Analytics & Data-driven Decision Making
• Finance, Marketing, HR, and Strategy (applied context)
• Ensure curriculum relevance aligned with industrial manufacturing, digital transformation, and technology-led enterprises.
• Promote experiential learning, case-based teaching, simulations, and industry-led instruction.
• Ensure academic quality, assessment rigor, and accreditation readiness.

3. Industry and Applied Innovation

• Build strong partnerships with manufacturing firms, technology companies, consulting organizations, and industry bodies.
• Enable internships, live projects, industry immersions, and executive education programs.
• Drive applied research, consulting, and industry problem-solving aligned with NAMTECH’s focus sectors.
• Foster entrepreneurship, incubation, and innovation initiatives in collaboration with technology schools.

4. Faculty and Operational Leadership

• Lead recruitment, mentoring, development, and performance management of management faculty.
• Build interdisciplinary faculty collaboration with engineering and technology schools.
• Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness of the School.
• Support student outcomes through strong academic advising, career pathways, and industry exposure.

Qualifications and Experience

• PhD in Management, Business Administration, Operations, Strategy, Analytics, Economics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 20 years of experience across academia and/or industry, with senior leadership exposure.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing-led organizations, technology businesses, and digital transformation.
• Proven experience in academic leadership, program building, institutional development, or executive education.
• Demonstrated ability to engage deeply with industry and applied learning environments.

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