Assistant Manager- Partnerships

NIIT Foundation (NF); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NIIT Foundation invites applications for a Program Partnerships Lead based in Hyderabad. The role focuses on developing and strengthening strategic partnerships with educational institutions, universities, and training organizations to expand program outreach and impact.

You will manage end-to-end MOUs, drive quarterly targets for collaborations and lead generation, and engage government and academic leaders to sustain long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in building strategic collaborations with educational institutions or CSR initiatives.
• Ability to lead end-to-end MOUs and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with skill development, employability or capacity-building programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with educational institutions, universities, and training organizations to expand program outreach.
• Achieve quarterly targets related to institutional tie-ups, collaborations, and lead generation.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with existing partner institutions for long-term engagement.
• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end process of signing MOUs with partner institutions.
• Identify and implement ideas to enhance project outcomes and program success through partnerships.

Skills

Institutional partnerships

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Management, Social Work, Education, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Type: Full time

• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with educational institutions, universities, and training organizations to expand program outreach.
• Achieve quarterly targets related to institutional tie-ups, collaborations, and lead generation.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with existing partner institutions to ensure smooth implementation and long-term engagement.
• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end process of signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with partner institutions.
• Identify and implement innovative ideas and strategies to enhance project outcomes, institutional engagement, and program success.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Management, Social Work, Education, Public Policy, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in institutional partnerships, business development, stakeholder engagement, or program coordination.
• Prior experience working with educational institutions, universities, skilling organizations, or CSR initiatives will be highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in building strategic collaborations, managing institutional partnerships, and facilitating the signing of MOUs.
• Familiarity with skill development, employability, digital education, or capacity-building programs will be an added advantage.
• Ability to engage effectively with government departments, academic leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and relationship management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally.
• Proficiency in MS Office, presentations, and documentation for partnership proposals, reports, and institutional communications.
• Adaptable, proactive, and innovative mindset, with willingness to travel for institutional engagement and partnership development.

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