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

NAMTECH Gandhinagar invites applications for Director – School of Management. PhD with 20 years experience required. Leadership role in technology-embedded management education.

Post Date: February 12, 2026

Organization: NAMTECH – New Age Makers Institute of Technology

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

The 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

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

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

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

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

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to send their detailed CV and supporting documents to:

📧 Dhara.shah@namtech.ac