Lead - Industry Academia Partnership

As a Lead - Industry Academia Partnerships, your role involves integrating industry expertise into the academic and training ecosystem to build a future-ready, skilled workforce aligned with business goals. You will serve as a strategic bridge between the organization's business units (BUs) and external institutions. **Roles and Responsibilities:** - Identify and assess external partners aligned with BU-specific needs - Conduct capability assessments and partner due diligence - Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with knowledge and technology partners - Act as the primary liaison during project rollouts - Facilitate smooth coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders - Prepare periodic reports on partner performance and project outcomes - Present insights and improvement recommendations to senior leadership **Education & Technical Qualifications:** - Masters degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related field - Strong grasp of emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems - Familiarity with skilling and workforce planning frameworks - Knowledge of India's vocational education landscape - Skilled in project tracking tools, MS Office, and dashboard reporting - Understanding of MoU development, institutional processes, and compliance norms **Core Competencies:** - Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills - Execution-focused with strong coordination abilities - Strategic thinker with stakeholder sensitivity and a collaborative mindset - Excellent documentation, negotiation, and communication skills **Experience:** - 7-10 years in industry-academia engagement or strategic alliances, account management/BD, or related roles - Proven success in partnership development and stakeholder management As a Lead - Industry Academia Partnerships, your role involves integrating industry expertise into the academic and training ecosystem to build a future-ready, skilled workforce aligned with business goals. You will serve as a strategic bridge between the organization's business units (BUs) and external institutions. **Roles and Responsibilities:** - Identify and assess external partners aligned with BU-specific needs - Conduct capability assessments and partner due diligence - Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with knowledge and technology partners - Act as the primary liaison during project rollouts - Facilitate smooth coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders - Prepare periodic reports on partner performance and project outcomes - Present insights and improvement recommendations to senior leadership **Education & Technical Qualifications:** - Masters degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related field - Strong grasp of emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems - Familiarity with skilling and workforce planning frameworks - Knowledge of India's vocational education landscape - Skilled in project tracking tools, MS Office, and dashboard reporting - Understanding of MoU development, institutional processes, and compliance norms **Core Competencies:** - Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills - Execution-focused with strong coordination abilities - Strategic thinker with stakeholder sensitivity and a collaborative mindset - Excellent documentation, negotiation, and communication skills **Experience:** - 7-10 years in industry-academia engagement or strategic alliances, account management/BD, or related roles - Proven success in partnership development and stakeholder management