Strategic Partnerships Lead

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.

Dublin

On-site

EUR 84,000 - 126,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Singapore Management University is seeking a senior professional to lead partnership development and industry engagement. You will identify and cultivate relationships with industry partners, design collaborative opportunities, and manage negotiations to align with SMU-X and SMU-XL objectives.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, excellent communication, and proven ability to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in business development, partnerships, or stakeholder management.
Master's degree in business, management, education, or related field preferred.
Experience working with industry partners, preferably in education, innovation, or skills development contexts.
Strong strategic thinking with execution capability in partnership development.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a partnership development strategy aligned with institutional objectives.
Identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with industry partners across priority sectors.
Conduct market scanning to identify trends, needs, and collaboration opportunities.
Design partnership propositions that align institutional goals with industry needs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for industry partners, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Lead negotiations on collaboration terms, including project agreements and NDAs.
Monitor progress and track outcomes, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
Prepare reports on partnership pipeline, progress, and financial status.