Director Partnerships

EC-Council is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide. Position: Director – Partnerships (Higher Education Alliances) Location: India Key Responsibilities Academic Partnership Development Identify and formalize partnerships with universities and academic institutions, particularly those aligned with U.S. curriculum frameworks and credit systems. Evaluate and align courses and programs through detailed mapping of curricula, credit equivalencies, and eligibility criteria. Develop academic collaboration models, articulation agreements, and transfer pathways that ensure academic integrity and mutual benefit. Engage with boards of studies, deans, and academic councils to present program structures and establish long-term partnerships. Strategic Engagement & Growth Design partnership frameworks and MoUs with clear academic and operational deliverables. Lead institutional engagements that facilitate student and employee enrolments in international programs. Collaborate with marketing and academic teams to design outreach initiatives and institutional engagement plans. Represent EC-Council at education fairs, summits, and professional development events. Stakeholder & Relationship Management Maintain strong relationships with universities, accreditation bodies, and corporate learning teams. Provide academic insights, partnership reports, and recommendations to leadership on collaboration outcomes. Ensure compliance with accreditation and institutional standards across all partnerships. Candidate Profile 10–15 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in higher education partnerships, university collaborations, or academic program alignment. Strong understanding of U.S. university curriculum frameworks, credit transfer systems, and eligibility mapping. Proven ability to engage academic leadership and influence institutional collaboration decisions. Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Strategic mindset combining academic insight and operational execution. Postgraduate qualification in Education, Management, or a related discipline preferred. Desired Attributes Experience working with global universities or higher education network Familiarity with online and hybrid learning ecosystems. Ability to conceptualize and manage institutional projects end-to-end. Additional Information : We are an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status and we do not discriminate on the basis of such characteristics or on the basis of any other status that is protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work. EC-Council is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a medical condition or disability which inhibits your ability to complete any part of the application process and need reasonable accommodation to complete the process, please contact us at and let us know how we may assist you. To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be able provide proof that you are either a citizen of the country or have legal authorization to work in the country where this job is posted and must be residing in the same country. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Please review it to understand our practices: EC-Council Privacy policy - User and company | EC-Council