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About SOULSchool of Ultimate Leadership Foundation (SOUL) is an upcoming leadership development institution in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The green and peaceful campus of SOUL is located next to the global financial hub of GIFT City and brings cosmopolitan energy to the region. The international Ahmedabad airport is only 30mins away. The upcoming bullet train station makes Mumbai only 2.5hrs away.SOUL is one of its kind institutions in India to nurture future leaders who will excel nationally and globally. Focus is on Youth Political Leadership Development. Additional programs with elected political leaders, bureaucrats in public policy and public leaders in institutions and implementation roles enrich the portfolio of SOUL.SOUL deeply believes in the potential of every human to be a leader. Experiential learning programs help discover the leader within us and demonstrate leadership in our work. The experiences created at SOUL are based on deep human connections that bring forth leadership to serve the people and the nation with integrity and purpose.Job DescriptionDesign and operationalize technology ecosystem of SOUL – from core infrastructure and enterprise systems to learning platforms and participant experiences.Infrastructure: Identify and deploy hybrid enterprise architecture on server + cloud, campuswide network: WiFi 6/7, SDWAN, 5G ready design and a 100% secured environment.Core Systems: Identify, customise and deploy customised Learning Management System hosted and integrated with full technology stack including information system covering the participant life cycle, institutional enterprise ERP, communication and collaboration platforms that make the campus feel like a single, living system.Continuous Innovation: Ensure optimisation of deployed systems and strive to innovate, based on contemporary technology. Shape, how technology brings leadership programs to life-from LMS design to vibrant participant communities. Design and develop engagement experiences on mobile apps for participants and alumni. Build journeys where tech quietly supports every step, from the first invite to the final reflection. Collaborate with facilitators, cooaches, and teams to weave digital processes into all programs. Develop advance dashboards for the institute. Own the full experience-creative, operational, and human-that keep leaders connected long after the program ends.Background expected: 12+ years in technology, with at least 5+ years leading large-scale initiatives.Deep understanding of contemporary and emerging technology architectures: hybrid (server+ cloud), API first, security by design.Created significant technology infrastructure, platforms, or products from scratch.Experience of having worked in a learning institution would be a plus.Good understanding of LMS and problem-solving abilities.Additional experience in publishing technical content, visible projects, partnerships, UX and design thinking will be an added advantage.Personality expected (Share examples in your CV and Personal Statement):Ability to zoom-out to see the institution level picture and zoom-in to fix the small details.Ability to be at ease, working with diverse groups of people, energy, and occasional chaos without losing calm. Collaboration, ownership, and mutual respect are non-negotiable.Ability to learn fast, ask sharp questions, and being transparent.Care about inner growth as much as outer success – reflection, feedback, and hard conversations.Depth, discipline, and consistency in how technology is imagined and run in the institute.The work will stretch you. Some days will feel magical. Some will be messy. Both are part of the deal.Benefits:The compensation package is aimed to attract serious talent. Monetary compensation is to be read along with benefits which are difficult to monetise such as pride associated with a new institution, relationships which are meaningful and deep, joy of decoding complex human behaviours and opportunity to grow as a leader nationally and globally.Selection Process:If the above description and principles align with your pursuits, we invite you to write a personal statement in no more than 500 words of why you want to do, what you want to do. You may use AI tools to write, however, believe in what you write and be authentic about your pursuits. Consider making your narrative inspirational than impressive. Share your CV and application which is not masked by your laurels or achievements but clearly articulates your precise skills which can be useful in SOUL, your own life goals and how you feel those life goals can be achieved in SOUL.We will review each application and would initiate conversations where we see alignment of values and objectives. Interview process consists of portfolio review, technical assignment for skill test, strategic and cultural fit and rigorous reference checks. Budget for in-person meetings with our management in Ahmedabad (stay will be complimentary). We ensure continuous communication until the position is closed.How to ApplyEmail: Subject line: Manager – Digital Infrastructure and Technology Systems – [Your Name]Include:A personal statement (500 words) on why this role excites you and why you want to do, what you want to do. Case studies (2-3)of infrastructure, platforms, or products you created, with clear outcomes.Links to your technical work – GitHub, blog, talks, projects.A quick architecture sketch of how you would approach building tech backbone of SOUL (even hand drawn is fine). The Personal Statement and CV with all the above-mentioned details are mandatory. Incomplete applications will not be considered.We encourage you to apply even if you do not fulfil all the requirements.We will evaluate you for other evolving roles.Thank you,Team SOUL.