Manager Strategic Partnerships Full Time

About NxtWave

NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals, irrespective of their educational background, through its CCBP 4.0 programs. Recognized by NASSCOM, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Startup India — and an official NSDC partner under the Ministry of Skill Development — NxtWave has paid subscribers from 647+ districts across India. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 2500+ companies, including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, and Oracle.

NxtWave’s founders were honored in the 2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30 for their contribution to transforming tech education in India.

About the Role

NxtWave is looking for a driven and proactive Partnerships Manager to join our Strategic Partnerships team. The candidate will be responsible for identifying and onboarding new partners, managing existing relationships, and executing partnership programs end to end.

This role requires someone who takes ownership, is comfortable working in an evolving setup, and is willing to go beyond the usual to get things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner Onboarding: Identify, research, and reach out to potential partners. Build a pipeline and drive conversations from first contact through to closure.
• Program Execution: Own the end-to-end execution of live partnership programs, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure commitments are delivered on time.
• Relationship Management: Act as a point of contact for existing partners, nurturing relationships and keeping communication consistent and professional.
• Proposal and Presentation: Develop clear, compelling proposals and presentations that communicate NxtWave’s value proposition to potential and existing partners
• Tracking and Reporting: Monitor partnership performance, flag issues proactively, and share regular updates with the team.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with content, product, and marketing teams to align on deliverables and ensure smooth execution across programs.

Qualifications

• Btech or a related field from a reputed institution.
• 2-5 years of experience in partnerships, BD, or a client-facing role. Edtech or SaaS background is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent NxtWave confidently in external settings.
• Proficiency in MS Office, GSuite, and AI tools to create professional proposals and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously with strong organizational skills.

Personal Attributes

• Go-getter attitude: Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable taking initiative in an evolving environment.
• Ownership: Takes full responsibility for their work and follows through without needing to be reminded.
• Professionalism: Strong presence in external meetings and partner interactions, in communication, conduct, and presentation.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced setup and brings structure rather than waiting for it.

Why NxtWave

• Opportunity to work in a high-impact, strategic function at one of India’s fastest-growing edtech companies.
• Direct exposure to the partnerships ecosystem across technology and industry.
• Work closely with and learn from senior leadership.
• Growth and development opportunities as the vertical scales.

Work Location: NxtWave’s Hyderabad Office

Working Days: 6 days a week (1st & 3rd saturdays off)