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Job Category Go To Market Job Title Senior Manager Partnerships - Higher Education Location Bangalore Job Type Full-Time Experience 12-15 years Function HE sales Industry Education EdTech Government Public-Private Partnerships About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager - Partnerships to lead and expand our strategic partnerships within the higher education HE ecosystem The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving large-scale institutional deals across both the private and government sectors This is a high-impact leadership role that requires strong relationship-building skills team management capabilities and a growth-driven mindset Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership Development Lead the development and execution of partnership digital strategies with key stakeholders in the private sector government bodies and higher education institutions Team Leadership Build mentor and manage a high-performing team of 3-5 Partnership Managers to ensure effective deal execution and long-term partner engagement Deal Management Drive end-to-end management of large-scale HE institutional deals from opportunity identification to contract closure and implementation Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the senior point of contact for high-level external stakeholders including government agencies university leadership and corporate partners Negotiation Communication Lead complex negotiations with professionalism and tact communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and outcomes Market Expansion Identify new partnership opportunities aligned with business growth goals and sector trends Qualifications Requirements 12-15 years of experience in partnership development business development or strategic alliances preferably in education EdTech or government sectors Demonstrated success in closing and managing large multi-stakeholder HE institutional deals Experience working with both government and private sector entities is essential Proven ability to lead coach and develop teams with a focus on accountability and results Exceptional communication negotiation and interpersonal skills Strong strategic thinking with a bias for execution and a growth mindset Preferred Qualifications Master s degree in business Public Policy Education or a related field Existing network within higher education and public sector ecosystems Experience with policy-oriented or government-funded education programs is a plus Join us to help shape the future of higher education through meaningful and impactful partnerships
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