Strategic Partnership Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Collaboration & Ecosystem Development

• Identify and onboard strategic partners across

  AI, digital technology, enterprise innovation, workforce development platforms, and national capability networks

  .
• Drive partnerships for

  talent enablement, curriculum integration, certifications, hiring alliances, CSR-driven skilling initiatives, and co-branded programs

  .

2. Partnership Ownership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the

  primary representative

  of NxtWave in external engagements with

  CXOs, industry leaders, corporate foundations, and government bodies

  .
• Build and nurture long-term, high-impact relationships that result in measurable growth and strategic positioning.
  

3. Proposal & Deal Structuring

• Develop compelling proposals, partnership models, and strategic MoUs aligned with partner objectives and NxtWaves future roadmap.
• Lead negotiation and closure of collaborations involving

  talent pipelines, co-certifications, skilling alliances, or brand amplification

  .

4. Strategic Outreach & Brand Positioning

• Represent the organization at

  leadership forums, conferences, panel discussions, industry roundtables, and innovation events

  .
• Drive thought leadership initiatives that position NxtWave as the

  national enabler for emerging tech workforce development

  .

5. AI & Technology-Led Strategies

• Leverage AI tools, market intelligence platforms, and automation workflows to identify new opportunities and track partnership ROI.
• Continuously scan the tech ecosystem to align NxtWaves offerings with

  emerging technologies and future workforce trends

  .

Key Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Number of Strategic Partnerships Onboarded
• Value Created via CSR / Skilling Alliances
• AI/Emerging Tech Collaborations Launched
• Partner-led Hiring & Certification Pipelines Activated
• Strategic Event Participation & Brand Reach
• Long-term MOU Conversions & Execution Outcomes

Preferred candidate profile

• 1-5 years of experience

  in strategic partnerships, enterprise alliances, CSR/business development, or consulting roles.
• Understanding of

  technology industry trends, AI ecosystem, and digital transformation initiatives

  .
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in

  GSuite, CRM tools, partnership automation platforms, and AI-based research tools

  .