ABOUT US
HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers.
We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa. This model has allowed us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Director of University Partnerships at HyperionDev, you will lead in shaping and managing our strategic relationships with universities and tertiary institutions globally. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll oversee a distributed team focused on expanding our impact in the higher education sector.
Your primary role will involve crafting and executing the strategic direction for partnerships, ensuring seamless project management from initiation to implementation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for university partnerships that align with our mission and business goals.
- Oversee the execution of partnership projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
- Manage a distributed team of professionals, providing guidance and support to meet both individual and collective goals.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration between internal teams and external university stakeholders.
- Establish a framework for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the success of partnership initiatives.
- Work with senior management to continually refine partnership strategies in response to market trends.
- Act as a key advisor to the executive team, providing insights into partnership opportunities and strategies for growth.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:
- At least 3 years of experience leading a team of business development professionals tasked with partnering with universities.
- At least 5 years of experience as a business development professional specifically working to pitch or account manage partnerships with universities.
- Extremely strong business acumen.
- Highly skilled at strategic analysis, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Undergraduate degree in business, management, law, or a relevant field.
Preferred:
- Experience leading the launch of career acceleration-type partnerships with universities in the US and abroad.
- Prior experience in a high-growth, tech-focused environment.
- Prior experience in education or education technology.
BENEFITS
- Equity : As a senior leadership role, you may be eligible for direct ownership in the business through our stock option scheme.
- Flexible & remote working : We offer flexible work options.
- Bootcamp : We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps.
- Life-changing work : Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most.
OUR VALUES
We're a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do. We're obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work.
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