[15h Left] Director - Institutional Partnerships & Strategic Projects

Position Title : Associate Director / Director – Institutional Partnerships & Strategic Projects

Location : New Delhi

Reports To : Executive Director – Asia & Head of Regional Strategy, Acumen

About Acumen

Acumen is a global leader in higher education consulting with over 17 years of impact in India and beyond. We work with 100+ universities and government bodies worldwide, helping shape policy, strengthen institutional capacity, and advance internationalisation.

Our partnerships include collaborations with Times Higher Education, the Association of Indian Universities, and NITI Aayog, reflecting our credibility and ability to convene diverse stakeholders. From designing frameworks for internationalisation to leading multi-country education missions, Acumen is at the forefront of reimagining higher education’s future.

This will play a transformative role in leveraging this global network to create value for Indian universities, institutions, and governments. The role will also drive new collaborations with international agencies, higher education stakeholders, and policymakers—turning relationships into innovative projects and impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead Acumen’s engagement with Indian universities, institutions, state governments, and central ministries.
• Create new value from Acumen’s 100+ global partnerships, ensuring Indian institutions benefit from these collaborations.
• Represent Acumen at high-profile forums, summits, and international education missions.

2. Project Leadership & Innovation

3. Business Development & Growth

4. Policy & Advocacy

5. Leadership & Collaboration

Key Qualifications & Experience

Personal Attributes

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to shape the future of India’s global higher education journey. As Director – Institutional Partnerships & Projects, you will harness Acumen’s global partnerships and credibility to :

If you want to lead innovation at the intersection of policy, partnerships, and education—and make a lasting impact on the future of higher education—this is the role for you.