Job Opportunity for Senior Manager, Regional Partnerships at Teach For India in Chennai

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Regional Partnerships will be the custodian of the collective vision for our region. Their role is pivotal in driving both large-scale projects and key proof points in small geographies over a 2-3 year time frame with an intention to change the status quo for children in the region. They will directly report to the City Director and manage a team of 2-3 individuals to lead this challenging and inspiring mission for the city. 

Project Management [45%]

• Design and independently execute new initiatives that will alleviate barriers for the regional vision
• Source formal opportunities to collaborate with the State Govt. and oversee project implementation towards building a strong long-term partnership
• Design and curate high-leverage opportunities for regional Alumni to learn and act collectively towards transforming the lives of 1 in 10 children in the region
• Nurture the growth of and collaboration between Alumni organizations in the region

Team Management [35%]

• Directly manage the Government Relations and Partnerships portfolios in the city. Engage with organizations that serve children from low-income communities in the region, by providing opportunities for them to interact with and hire from our Fellows & Alumni
• Support the Program vertical in identifying relevant capacities & co-designing the experiences required for our graduating cohorts to transition into prioritized roles in the education sector and in the region
• Liaise with the Regional Communications Lead to plan creative campaigns, podcasts, reports, websites etc. that spread the regional movement

Stakeholder Management [20%]

Internal:

• Act as a thought partner to the City Director and to select Vertical Heads (Govt. Relations, Alumni Impact, Communications) on strategy, annual goals, and new initiatives etc.
• Hold an integrated view of the verticals at a city level and play an active role in decision-making, facilitating team spaces as a City Leadership Team member
• Ensure regional vision alignment, aid cross-functional collaboration and hold all key external partnerships in the city to accelerate progress

External:

• Establish and leverage the Regional board, in partnership with the City Director
• Cultivate strong relationships with key Alumni, donors and Govt. stakeholders
• Actively influence our partners to advocate and act for educational equity

Minimum Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

• Graduate/Postgraduate in any field
• 5-8+ years of relevant work experience in external-facing roles (e.g. public relations, government relations, management consulting, business development)
• Experience in managing, executing, and taking complete ownership of multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience of having built strong relationships and having influenced others without authority
• Ability to motivate a team and develop individuals over time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to solve complex community-related challenges

Preferred Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

• Previous experience working in the development/education sector
• Experience of having created, deep, meaningful learning experiences and resources for adults through strong design-thinking capabilities, addressing both dynamic and diverse learning needs of individuals
• Experience in building and managing high functioning teams to targeted outcomes
• Regional language proficiency preferred