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Job ObjectiveLead - 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 organization’s business units (BUs) & external institutions.Roles and ResponsibilitiesIdentify and assess external partners aligned to BU-specific needsConduct capability assessments and partner due diligenceCultivate and maintain long-term relationships with knowledge and technology partnersServe as the primary liaison during project rolloutsFacilitate smooth coordination between internal teams and external stakeholdersPrepare periodic reports on partner performance and project outcomesPresent insights and improvement recommendations to senior leadershipEducation & Technical QualificationsMaster’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related fieldStrong grasp of emerging technologies and innovation ecosystemsFamiliarity with skilling, and workforce planning frameworksKnowledge of India’s vocational education landscapeSkilled in project tracking tools, MS Office, and dashboard reportingUnderstanding of MoU development, institutional processes, and compliance normsCore CompetenciesExceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skillsExecution-focused with strong coordination abilitiesStrategic thinker with stakeholder sensitivity and collaborative mindsetExcellent documentation, negotiation, and communication skillsExperience7–10 years in industry-academia engagement or strategic alliances, account management/BD or related rolesProven success in partnership development and stakeholder management