Deputy program manager - Outreach

DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Deputy program manager - Outreach

Job Type : Full Time

Reports To : Director - Marketing and Admissions

About CMR Group

The CMR Group of Institutions is a unique education conglomerate based in Bangalore, India, that offers a wide range of courses from the Montessori / Kindergarten level to postgraduate and PhD programs. Founded in 1991 to meet the needs of local students, CMR Group currently comprises different brands of schools & colleges, namely, CMRIT Bangalore, Ekya Schools, CMR National Colleges & the CMR University, which was established in 2013.

Institutions: 20+ | Programmes: 80+ | Students: 18000+

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership Development

Identify, engage, and build partnerships with corporates, HR leaders and other corporate networks across Bengaluru and beyond.

Develop and implement employee education benefit programs.

Initiate and nurture admissions tie-ups and CSR-linked initiatives that align with institutional goals.

Partnership Lifecycle Management

Manage the full partnership cycle: prospecting proposal negotiation agreement roll-out renewal.

Draft and finalize MoUs and agreements, ensuring clarity in deliverables and accountability.

Collaborate with Admissions, Marketing, and Outreach teams for seamless implementation and partner satisfaction

Maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and active partnerships using CRM tools.

Networking & Brand Visibility:

Represent the institution at corporate HR forums, preschool conferences, and industry networking events.

Plan and host joint events, workshops, and webinars with partners to enhance engagement and brand presence.

Cultivate long-term relationships to sustain trust and visibility within the HR and leadership ecosystems

Conduct regular guest lectures and interview panels on exciting and trending topics

Market & Program Development

Stay abreast of trends in school education, employee benefits, and CSR-driven education initiatives.

Co-create innovative offerings such as parenting workshops and professional development programs for partner organisations.

Note : The responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive. The role may require undertaking other related tasks as assigned by the reporting manager or leadership from time to time.

Requirements:

1. Knowledge of MS Office is mandatory.

2. A candidate with Graduation as a minimum qualification

3. The candidate should be willing to travel extensively for 15-20 days a month

4. Experience: Minimum 5+ years in Business Development, Partnerships, or Corporate Relationspreferably in the education or childcare sector.