Head of Partnerships Ecosystem

Leverage the Aggregators: Shift focus from 1-to-1 corporate partnerships to high-leverage alliances with Industry Bodies and Associations. You will collaborate with association leadership teams to unlock their aggregate member base for collective action.

Cluster Strategy: Operationalize "Innovation Clusters" in key geographies using a multi-stakeholder approach.

Architect a consortium involving Pune Auto Ancillary industries , local HEIs , and the Maharashtra Directorate of Technical Education . The goal is to create a seamless pipeline where students work on live problem statements from ancillary units.

The "Keystone" Strategy: Position MBF as the neutral "Keystone" organization that aligns the disparate incentives of HEIs (accreditation/quality), Industry (job readiness), and Government (skilling metrics).

The "Force Multiplier" Strategy: Move beyond competition to build functional alliances with synergistic non-profits to co-execute programs. Use these partnerships to expand the reach of MBFs or .

Global Enabler Alignment: Secure and manage high-level partnerships with global foundations and enablers.

Consortium Building: Architect "Impact Coalitions" where multiple stakeholders (Industry + Non-Profit + Donor) come together to solve systemic problems.

Architecting Immersive Learning: Move beyond short-term internships. Work with Industry partners to institutionalize Semester-Long Apprenticeships where students earn academic credits for deep, domain-specific work on the shop floor or R&D labs.

Scheme Operationalization: Master and deploy government instruments like the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) to support these long-duration engagements, ensuring they are financially viable for MSMEs while providing high-quality exposure to students.

Policy Alignment: Ensure MBF initiatives align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 , specifically regarding credit transfer for practical work. Serve as a strategic advisor to partner HEIs on operationalizing these credits to foster a true "learning-by-doing" culture.

From "Supply Chain" to "Innovation Partner": Reframe the conversation with Industry. We are not just a supply chain for entry-level talent; we are partners in Capacity Building . Position MBF programs as the R&D extension for mid-sized corporations, where students solve real industry challenges using Design Thinking.

Collaborative CSR: Orchestrate "Pooled CSR" vehicles where multiple companies in a cluster contribute to shared infrastructure (e.g., makerspaces), maximizing impact and reducing individual donor burden.

10+ Years of Strategic Leadership: A seasoned professional who has held senior roles in Industry Associations, Corporate Strategy, Innovation Management, or large-scale Non-Profit Operations.

Stakeholder Credibility: Must possess the professional standing to collaborate with association leadership teams , senior government officials (e.g., Directors of Technical Education), Directors/Vice-Chancellors of HEIs , and India leadership of Global Foundations .

Coalition Building: Demonstrated success in weaving together networks of diverse organizations (NGOs, Corporate CSR, Donors) to achieve "Collective Impact" rather than isolated results.

Systemic Orchestration: The ability to influence without direct authority, aligning diverse stakeholders towards a common goal of national development.

Development Sector Fluency: Ability to navigate the world of global foundations and non-profits, understanding how to align MBFs "Engineering" focus with broader "Skilling" or "Innovation" mandates.

Industrial Insight: A strong grasp of the "Shop Floor to Top Floor" dynamics in Indian manufacturing and the specific cultures of industrial clusters.

Strategic Bilingualism: Fluent in the languages of all sectors: can talk "ROI and Innovation" to Industry, "Pedagogy and Credits" to HEIs, "Scale and Compliance" to Government, and "Impact and Equity" to Foundations.

Cluster Activation: Operationalization of the pilot Innovation Clusters with formal governance.

Apprenticeship Depth: Number of Semester-Long, Credit-Bearing Apprenticeships secured, reflecting a shift from "volume of placements" to "depth of skilling."

Coalition Success: Establishment of 2-3 active "Impact Coalitions" with peer non-profits or global foundations resulting in co-funded or co-branded initiatives.