Manager - Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Alliances - Education

Description:

About the job

About EduBridge Learning

EduBridge Learning is India's leading Workforce Development Platform that helps learners build careers with leading corporates through training and other career-building services. We are dedicated to empowering youth with the skills required to succeed in today's competitive job market. EduBridge Learning collaborates with top employers to create industry-specific training programs, ensuring employability and professional growth for its learners.

Position: Manager Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Alliances

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 8 - 10 years

Role Overview

This role acts as a strategic bridge between the college and the external ecosystem. The position focuses on forging corporate, government, and research collaborations that enhance institutional visibility, funding, and employability outcomes. The incumbent will build high-value partnerships and position the institution as a Centre of Excellence in innovation and industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and formalise MoUs with corporates, government bodies, and multilateral agencies.
• Build partnerships for faculty development, internships, placements, and live projects.
• Drive applications for research grants, incubation programs, and funding opportunities.
• Lead branding and positioning initiatives, including media features, summits, and industry events.
• Collaborate with leadership to define and promote a strategic institutional niche (e.g., Centre of Excellence).
• Align partnership initiatives with academic priorities and student employability goals.
• Engage faculty and students in funded projects, innovation challenges, and mentorship programs.

Desired Profile

• 4 - 8 years of experience in corporate relations, institutional partnerships, business development, or academia-industry linkages.
• Strong network with corporates, government agencies (AICTE, DST, MSME, etc.), and research institutions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to convert opportunities into measurable outcomes.
• Background in education, skilling, innovation, or corporate strategy preferred.