Manager -Strategic Partnership & External Management

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with industries, corporates, PSUs, Government bodies, hospitals, educational institutions, and external organizations.

• Drive consultancy, corporate training, capability development, and institutional outreach initiatives.

• Explore CSR opportunities, Government projects, RFPs, tenders, and implementation partnerships.

• Support internships, placements, industry networking, and corporate engagement activities.

• Facilitate industry collaborations for B.Voc, skill development, and workforce capability initiatives.

• Support incubation, startup ecosystem development, innovation networking, and project collaborations.

• Generate and nurture institutional leads, partnerships, and long-term engagement opportunities.

• Represent the organization in external meetings, industry forums, networking platforms, and strategic engagements.

• Coordinate with internal teams for seamless execution of projects and collaborations. Share market intelligence, partnership opportunities, and sector insights with management.

• Operate independently within the assigned jurisdiction and manage field-level institutional engagement activities.

Desired Profile

• 5-1 4 years of relevant experience in strategic partnerships, business development, consultancy, training, CSR, institutional outreach, placements, or external engagement.

• Strong professional network and proven track record in relationship building, client acquisition, and institutional collaborations.

• Passion for knowledge-driven solutions, capability development, and long-term ecosystem building. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to engage confidently with senior industry leaders, corporates, PSUs, Government officials, and institutional stakeholders.

• Strong networking acumen with the ability to identify and convert strategic opportunities. Self-driven, target-oriented, and capable of independently handling multi-vertical engagement responsibilities.

• Candidates should be comfortable working remotely within the assigned jurisdiction with regular field engagement and travel.

• Must possess own vehicle, preferably a four-wheeler, for extensive professional travel and field operations.

Work Location

In person