Head of Outreach and Partnerships

Position : Head of Outreach & Partnerships

Location : Noida, UP, India (On-site)

Type : Full-Time

The Role

As the Head of Outreach & Partnerships, you will be the chief architect of our community growth engine. This is a critical leadership role where you will design, build, and execute the end-to-end strategy for user acquisition, focusing on our two core audiences : college students and working professionals. You will be responsible for building a scalable, predictable pipeline of high-quality participants for our hackathons and events, directly impacting Hack2skill's growth and market leadership.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership : Develop and own the comprehensive outreach strategy to achieve ambitious registration targets, establishing Hack2skill as the go-to platform for every aspiring innovator in India.

University Ecosystem Dominance : Build and scale a robust university partnership program. Forge deep alliances with Training & Placement Officers (TPOs), Entrepreneurship Cells, and key student clubs across Tier 1 and Tier 2 institutions nationwide.

Corporate & Community Alliances : Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with corporations, developer communities (e.g., Google Developer Groups, AWS User Groups), industry bodies, and online learning platforms to drive registrations from working professionals.

Team Building & Mentorship : Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing outreach team. Set clear goals, establish best practices, and foster a culture of ownership and results.

Data-Driven Operations : Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Cost Per Lead (CPL), Registration-to-Participant Conversion Rate, and Partner Sourced Registrations. Use data to optimize campaigns and inform strategy.

Program Innovation : Design and launch scalable outreach initiatives, such as Campus Ambassador programs, inter-college hackathon leagues, and corporate evangelist programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with the Marketing, Program Management, and Sales teams to ensure a cohesive strategy from lead generation to event participation.

You Should Have

Proven Experience : 8+ years of experience in a leadership role within partnerships, business development, community management, or growth, preferably in the Ed-Tech, HR-Tech, or developer-focused sectors.

Demonstrated Success : A proven track record of developing and executing strategies that achieved or exceeded user acquisition targets at scale.

Strong Network : A pre-existing, robust network within Indian universities and / or the corporate / tech community is a significant advantage.

Strategic Mindset : The ability to think beyond immediate tactics and build a long-term, scalable, and repeatable growth engine.

Data-Driven Acumen : A strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to make decisions, optimize performance, and report on business outcomes.

Exceptional People Skills : World-class negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills. You are a natural networker who can build rapport with everyone from a student coordinator to a CHRO.

Leadership : Prior experience in hiring, managing, and mentoring a team to success.