Company Description TimesPro is a learning platform from The Times Group that supports learners across different life stages, helping them build confidence and capabilities to succeed in a competitive workplace. Guided by the principles of Education 4.0, TimesPro designs programs that are learner-centric, industry-relevant, role-specific, and technology-enabled. Its solutions span Early Career programs, Executive Education, and Enterprise Business Solutions, making high-quality learning accessible to a wide range of professionals and organizations.

The culture emphasizes growth, continuous learning, and ethical practices, including clear communication that TimesPro does not guarantee job placements and never solicits payments outside official platforms. Prospective team members can expect to work in a mission-driven organization focused on impactful education and long-term learner success.

Role Description The Manager/Chief Manager – Institute Relation is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, responsible for building and managing strategic relationships with academic institutions and training partners. This role involves identifying potential institutional partners, initiating and nurturing collaborations, and negotiating agreements that align with TimesPro’s learning solutions. The manager will coordinate with internal academic, product, and sales teams to design and implement joint programs, events, and outreach initiatives that drive learner enrollment and brand visibility.

Day-to-day tasks include maintaining a relationship pipeline,



conducting regular review meetings with partner institutes, monitoring performance and feedback, and ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with agreed terms. The role also requires preparing partnership proposals and reports, representing TimesPro at institutional forums, and contributing to the long-term strategy for institute relations and alliances.

Qualifications

- Proficiency in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development with academic institutions or training organizations.
- Strong skills in communication, negotiation, and presentation, with the ability to influence decision-makers and articulate value propositions clearly.
- Experience in business development, account management, or institutional sales within education, edtech, or related service industries.
- Ability to plan and execute outreach campaigns, events, and joint initiatives that support enrollment growth and brand building.
- Comfort with data analysis, reporting, and use of CRM or similar tools to track partnerships, performance, and pipelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of the Indian higher education and professional training ecosystem, especially in and around Mumbai, is highly beneficial.

📌 Manager/Chief Manager – Institute Relation (Mumbai)
🏢 Timespro
📍 Mumbai