Vishesh Saini has over 14 years of experience in strategic operations leadership for training and skills development programs. He is currently the Head of Operations at Centum Learning Ltd in Delhi, where he leads operations, strategic planning, and business growth. Previously he held operations roles at Empower Pragati Vocational & Staffing Pvt Ltd and project management roles at GIZ. He has expertise in devising business plans, managing budgets and teams, and driving efficiency to improve business performance and profitability.

1. Vishesh Saini
Head Operations-Skills,
Training & Education
Contact
Address
Gurgaon, Haryana, 122003
Phone
981 057 5405
E-mail
vish.niit@gmail.com
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/vishes
h-saini-01530548
Skills
Business Strategy, Planning &
Field operations in Delivery
of Training Programs-
Corporate, Govt. Aided Skills
Programs, Enterprise
Learning Solutions
Devising Annual Operating
Plan & P&L Management
Team/People Management
Business Development - B2G,
B2B, B2C
Training Program Design,
Training consulting, Content
Design & Development,
Training & Quality Monitoring
SOPs
Strategic BU Head-Operations with 14 years of experience leading and overseeing
training and skilling business activities in Enterprise Learning solution space. Strong
history of devising precise and targeted business operations plans, managing P&L, BD,
Account Management areas, reviewing performance and driving change. Forward-
thinking leader with expertise in setting goals, quality standards and field initiatives
while leading quick and efficient attainment of objectives.
Work History
2019-08 -
Current
Head Operations
Centum Learning Ltd, Delhi, Delhi
 Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term
business success and increase profit levels by12% YOY FY20
 Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations,
strategic vision and long-range planning to deliver 65 Crore
topline in FY20
 Created, managed and executed business plan and
communicated company vision and objectives to motivate
teams. Drafted Annual Operating Plan of 70 CR in FY21 & Fresh
Order Intake of 90 CR
 Working directly with CEO & MD, Executive Council to
brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate positioning & value
offering issues.
 Increased profits by assessing effectiveness of VSE-NSQF and
PMKVY projects.
 Managed, trained and motivated BD Team and Field Teams to
continuously improve knowledge and abilities in Skills Training
field.
2014-05 -
2019-07
AVP- Operations
Empower Pragati Vocational & Staffing Pvt Ltd, Delhi, Delhi
 Led Field team in delivery of PMKK project, resulting in 200%
growth in revenue & EBITDA in last 2 FY.
 Managed 35 team members across 8 States, in FY 18 & FY19 to
deliver 7 crores and 14 crores topline.
 Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by
managing budgets, accounts and field operations
2012-09 -
2014-04
Project Manager, PMO
GIZ, Delhi, Delhi

2.  Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs,
schedule and performance. Project DISHA with AEPC (Ministry
of Textiles)
 Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals
and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
 Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project
costs while meeting key milestones
2010-01 -
2012-05
Assistant Manager
NIIT, Durban, KZN South Africa
 Offered hands-on assistance to the project manager,
customers, assessing needs and maintaining Project
deliverables, compliances and customer expectations
 Training Delivery in the Non IT training vertical of the KZN project
funded by DEDKZN, in alliance with Moses Kotane Institute
 Spearheaded course mapping with SAQA Unit Standards
working with the consultant
2006-05 -
2010-01
Lead Trainer
IBM Global Business Processing Unit, Gurgaon, Haryana
 Training Delivery for New Hired Trainees for a UK based account
 Monitored training effectiveness through observation and
metrics analysis.
 Selected training aids, including demonstration models,
computer tutorials, handbooks and reference works to use in
classroom.
Education
2013-04 -
2016-04
MBA: Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Centre Of Distance Learning - Pune
2003-02 -
2005-01 MBA: Marketing
Wigan & Leigh College - New Delhi
1997-05 -
2000-12 Bachelor in Commerce : Business Accounts
School Of Correspondence Delhi University - Delhi University
1998-08 -
2002-07 Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Engg Studies: Plastics Engineering
CIPET - Chennai
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