Innovation Lab Lead – Coimbatore

--Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India--

Role Purpose 

The Innovation Lab Head – Coimbatore will serve as the academic, operational, and strategic leader of the center. This role goes far beyond teaching — it involves building programs, mentoring trainers, guiding students, engaging with parents and schools, driving innovation outcomes, and scaling the regional operation. 

This is a high-impact leadership role with a clear growth path toward Regional or National Academic Leadership. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Academic & Innovation Leadership 

Design and execute progressive learning pathways for students aged 6–18 years across: 
○ Robotics 
○ Artificial Intelligence 
○ Coding & Programming
○ Electronics & IoT 
○ Drones & Aeromodelling 
○ 3D Design & Prototyping 
○ Space Science & Applied Research 
Build structured beginner → advanced → research-level tracks. ● Ensure hands-on, project-based and future-skill aligned learning. ● Guide advanced students for: 
○ Innovation challenges 
○ National/International competitions 
○ Research internships & product development 
2. Trainer Leadership & Team Building 
● Recruit, train, mentor and manage multi-domain trainers. 
● Set KRAs, teaching standards, performance reviews and upskilling plans. ● Ensure consistency in training quality, discipline and student outcomes. 
3. Student Excellence & Research Culture 
● Develop a strong innovation, problem-solving and research mindset in students. ● Lead: 
○ Innovation exhibitions 
○ Hackathons 
○ Demo days 
○ Internal competitions 
● Mentor student teams for FLL, WRO, Hackathons, Research Projects & Science Challenges. 
4. Parent, School & Stakeholder Engagement 
Lead
○ Parent orientations 
○ Demo sessions 
○ Open houses
○ School partnerships 
Act as the academic face of Lab of Future in Coimbatore. ● Build long-term trust with schools, communities and industry partners. 
5. Business & Growth Responsibility 
Own: 
○ Student enrollment targets 
○ Batch planning 
○ Lab utilization & scheduling 
● Support admissions and marketing teams through: 
○ Demo delivery 
○ Program explanation 
○ Academic credibility 
● Work toward center profitability and sustainable growth. 
6. Operations, Quality & Safety 
Maintain
○ Lab safety protocols 
○ Equipment management 
○ Student behavior & discipline systems 
● Ensure adherence to: 
○ SOPs 
○ Daily reporting 
○ Weekly performance reviews 
○ Academic quality audits 
7. Strategic Growth & Expansion
● Play a core role in: 
○ Introducing new programs 
○ Launching competitions 
○ Research collaborations 
○ Curriculum innovation 
● Contribute to regional and national expansion strategy. 

Eligibility & Experience 
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: 
○ Robotics 
○ Engineering 
○ Computer Science 
○ Mechatronics 
○ Electronics 
○ STEM Education 

● Minimum 4–5 years of experience in: 
○ Robotics / STEM training 
○ Academic leadership 
○ Innovation program management 

● At least 3 years in a team-lead or center-head role preferred. 
Core Skills & Competencies 
● Strong command over: 
○ Robotics systems 
○ Coding & Automation 
○ Project-based learning 

● Proven ability to: 
○ Lead teams 
○ Manage pressure 
○ Build systems
○ Drive results 


Excellent
○ Communication 
○ Parent handling 
○ Student mentoring 
○ Presentation skills 
● Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership attitude. 
● Comfortable with KPIs, reviews and performance accountability. 

What We Offer 
Leadership position in a rapidly scaling international Ed-Tech ecosystem ● High decision-making authority 
● Strong growth path to: 
○ Regional Head – South India 
○ National Academic Leadership 
Performance-linked incentives 
● Access to national & international competitions, partners and exposure 

Join Us If You Are: 
✅ A builder, not just an instructor 
✅ A leader who loves innovation 
✅ Passionate about shaping India’s future creators 
✅ Ready for responsibility, pressure & high growth