Education Business Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Strategic and results-driven Education Manager – India to lead and expand our engagement within the higher education ecosystem. This role requires a strong background in business development and a deep understanding of the Indian university landscape. The ideal candidate will be responsible for scaling our academic programs, fostering high-impact partnerships with over 400+ universities, integrating global education initiatives, and supporting talent acquisition efforts through student engagement and industry alignment.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to grow the organization’s presence in the Indian higher education sector, targeting engineering, electronics, and applied sciences disciplines.
• Identify and drive new opportunities for collaboration with universities, government agencies, and industry partners.
• Lead horizontal and vertical channel expansion across the academic ecosystem to meet corporate KPIs.

• Oversee and nurture relationships with 400+ higher education institutions across India.
• Create and scale initiatives that support university engagement, curriculum integration, and student participation in global programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of academic content and student development objectives.

Lead and manage a cross‑functional education team comprising:

• University Relations Managers
• Certified Professional Trainers
• Program Marketing Manager
• Electronic Training Specialists
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance management for all team members.

• Collaborate closely with the Human Resources team to support recruitment from top‑tier institutions.
• Develop talent pipelines by promoting employer branding and skill‑aligned academic initiatives across universities.

• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with government bodies, academic councils, and education policy influencers.
• Represent the organization in key educational forums, conferences, and public‑private initiatives.

• Localize and scale global education programs in the Indian market, ensuring cultural relevance and academic fit.
• Act as the India liaison for global education teams to share feedback, insights, and success stories.

• Bachelor’s degree in business operations, education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the university education market in India, preferably in a strategic or managerial role.
• Proven track record in business development, partnership management, and education strategy.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Deep understanding of the Indian higher education landscape.
• Ability to operate cross‑functionally and collaborate across business units.

• Experience working with engineering and technical institutions.
• Background in driving education programs aligned to workforce development or industry recruitment.
• Experience in Electronic Design or Engineering Education.
• Familiarity with education technology platforms and program analytics.

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products.

We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five…