Senior Manager – Partnerships

Job Title – Senior Manager – Partnerships (Higher Education Alliances) Onsite working: Mumbai 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 Summary The Senior Manager – Partnerships will lead strategic collaborations with universities, higher education institutions, corporates, and organizations to expand academic alliances and learner enrolments in global degree, diploma, and certification programs. The role requires a strong understanding of U.S. higher education systems, curriculum structures, and program articulation processes to align institutional partnerships with academic and professional learning outcomes. 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. Requirements 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 networks. Familiarity with online and hybrid learning ecosystems. Ability to conceptualize and manage institutional projects end-to-end. Additional Information: EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. EC-Council is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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