Lead - Industry Academia Partnership

Job Objective

Lead - Industry Academia Partnerships, a role crafted for a dynamic professional with deep technological insight and a proven ability to foster strategic relationships across sectors The Lead plays a vital role by integrating industry expertise in the academic and training ecosystem. The position contributes directly to building a future-ready, skilled workforce aligned to business goals. The role will act as a strategic bridge between the organizations business units (BUs) & external institutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify and assess external partners aligned to BU-specific needs
• Conduct capability assessments and partner due diligence
• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with knowledge and technology partners
• Serve as the primary liaison during project rollouts
• Facilitate smooth coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders
• Prepare periodic reports on partner performance and project outcomes
• Present insights and improvement recommendations to senior leadership

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Masters degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• Strong grasp of emerging technologies and innovation ecosystems
• Familiarity with skilling, and workforce planning frameworks
• Knowledge of Indias vocational education landscape
• Skilled in project tracking tools, MS Office, and dashboard reporting
• Understanding of MoU development, institutional processes, and compliance norms

Core Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Execution-focused with strong coordination abilities
• Strategic thinker with stakeholder sensitivity and collaborative mindset
• Excellent documentation, negotiation, and communication skills

Experience

• 710 years in industry-academia engagement or strategic alliances, account management/BD or related roles
• Proven success in partnership development and stakeholder management