Position Overview
Digilancer is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Strategic Partnerships Manager to build and expand partnerships that support the growth of Digilancer Recruit. This role focuses on establishing long-term relationships with corporations, universities, training institutes, and professional organizations to create sustainable hiring pipelines and talent ecosystems.
The Strategic Partnerships Manager will play a key role in connecting companies with qualified talent while simultaneously building partnerships with educational institutions and training providers to ensure a continuous supply of job-ready professionals.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, network builder, and strategic thinker with experience in business development, partnerships, or talent ecosystem development.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Partnerships Development
Identify and establish relationships with companies seeking to hire talent through Digilancer Recruit.
Develop long-term partnerships with employers across various industries.
Present Digilancer’s recruitment solutions to corporate clients and demonstrate the value of the platform.
Collaborate with employer clients to understand their hiring needs and workforce requirements.
Build hiring pipelines and long-term recruitment partnerships with corporate organizations.
University & Training Institution Partnerships
Build partnerships with universities, colleges, training institutes, and professional development organizations.
Create programs that connect students and graduates with employment opportunities through Digilancer Recruit.
Develop internship, trainee, and entry-level hiring programs in collaboration with educational institutions.
Work closely with training providers to ensure talent development aligns with employer demand.
Talent Ecosystem Development
Develop a structured talent pipeline connecting education → training → employment within the Digilancer ecosystem.
Identify new opportunities for collaboration with professional communities and skill development organizations.
Build partnerships that support job readiness programs and workforce development initiatives.
Business Development & Growth
Identify new partnership opportunities that expand Digilancer Recruit’s reach and influence.
Negotiate partnership agreements and collaboration frameworks.
Work with marketing and sales teams to develop joint initiatives with partner organizations.
Represent Digilancer at industry events, networking forums, and educational conferences.
Partnership Relationship Management
Maintain strong and ongoing relationships with strategic partners.
Monitor partnership performance and ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Coordinate communication between partners and internal Digilancer teams.
Ensure partner organizations receive excellent support and collaboration.
Collaboration with Internal Teams
Work closely with the recruitment team to match employer demand with available talent.
Coordinate with marketing teams to promote partnership programs and opportunities.
Support the development of initiatives that strengthen Digilancer’s employer and talent network.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Number of strategic partnerships established
Number of employer partnerships generating hiring opportunities
Number of university and training institution collaborations
Candidate pipelines generated through partnerships
Partnership engagement and retention rates
Revenue or hiring growth generated through partnerships
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, recruitment, or institutional relations.
Experience working with corporate clients, educational institutions, or professional organizations.
Proven ability to build and maintain long-term business relationships.
Key Skills
Strategic partnership development
Business development and negotiation
Relationship management and networking
Communication and presentation skills
Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
Strategic thinking and opportunity identification
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Within the first 12 months, the Strategic Partnerships Manager will:
Establish strong partnerships with leading companies hiring through Digilancer Recruit.
Develop a network of universities and training institutions feeding talent into the platform.
Create sustainable hiring pipelines for employers through institutional partnerships.
Position Digilancer Recruit as a trusted recruitment partner for both employers and educational institutions.
Why Join Digilancer
Digilancer is building a powerful ecosystem designed to connect talent, training, and opportunity. As Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping partnerships that help professionals access career opportunities while enabling companies to discover the talent they need.
This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships across industries and education systems while contributing to the growth of a platform focused on empowering talent and businesses globally.
