Head – Academic Partnerships (Operations)

Job Title : Head – Academic Partnerships (Operations)

Location : Hyderabad

Experience Required : 10–15 Years

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head our Academic Partnerships function within Operations. This individual will be responsible for driving high-impact collaborations with universities, colleges, accreditation bodies, and global education partners. The role demands a proven leader with a strong network in academia and edtech, who can structure and scale partnerships that significantly enhance our reach and learner impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the academic partnerships strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Build, strengthen, and scale strategic alliances with universities, higher education institutions, and accreditation bodies (India and international).
• Lead end-to-end partnership lifecycle : prospecting, negotiation, structuring agreements, onboarding, and scaling joint programs.
• Drive collaborations to ensure high learner adoption, accreditation compliance, and long-term program sustainability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Marketing, Operations) to ensure seamless execution of partnership-driven initiatives.
• Monitor and manage financial outcomes of partnerships including revenue, costs, and profitability.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, academic councils, and networking platforms.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team to deliver on strategic academic goals.

Key Requirements

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