Strategic Partnerships Office Lead

Sunway University; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunway University in Malaysia seeks a Manager – Partnership Office to provide strategic coordination, operational leadership, and continuous enhancement of the Lancaster University-Sunway University Partnership Office.

The postholder will act as the principal operational lead for implementing the Lancaster-Sunway Partnership Strategy, translating agreed priorities into measurable outcomes and ensuring effective coordination across University teams and partnership stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in higher education, partnership management, and executive support.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across cultures and organizations.
• Knowledge of UK/Malaysian higher education regulatory requirements is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning, partnership delivery, and institutional development.
• Coordinate governance activities and institutional planning.
• Manage events, executive engagement and reporting.
• Leadership, staff supervision, executive support, and people management.
• Monitor partnership performance and implement partnership strategy.
• Develop partnerships and engage stakeholders to strengthen international collaborations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic coordination

Governance

Staff supervision

Executive support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sunway University in Malaysia seeks a Manager – Partnership Office to provide strategic coordination, operational leadership, and continuous enhancement of the Lancaster University-Sunway University Partnership Office.

The postholder will act as the principal operational lead for implementing the Lancaster-Sunway Partnership Strategy, translating agreed priorities into measurable outcomes and ensuring effective coordination across University teams and partnership stakeholders.