Partnerships Manager

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Partnership Manager to drive and scale Hack2skill's ecosystem of industry, academic, and community collaborations. The ideal candidate will have a strong network, proven experience in building high-value partnerships, and the ability to convert alliances into impactful business opportunities. You will play a critical role in defining and executing partnership strategies to accelerate Hack2skill's growth.

What You'll Do:

As a full-time Partnership Manager, you will:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with Hack2skill's growth objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish partnerships with corporates, universities, government bodies, and community organizations.
• Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with senior stakeholders (CXOs, Deans, Industry Leaders).
• Design mutually beneficial collaboration models (co-branded programs, joint initiatives, sponsorships, alliances).
• Drive revenue growth through partnership-led opportunities and co-creation models.
• Negotiate and finalize agreements, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Represent Hack2skill at industry forums, conferences, and networking events.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (sales, marketing, operations, product) to deliver successful partnership outcomes.
• Monitor and report on partnership performance metrics, ensuring ROI on every engagement.

You Should Have:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, alliances, or enterprise business development.
• Strong track record of building and managing high-value partnerships in the IT or Innovation ecosystem.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, networking, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.