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About us:
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), established in 1958, is one of India's premier institutions for science, engineering, and technology education and research. Recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, IIT Bombay consistently ranks among the top universities globally.
With 17 departments, 35 centres, and three schools, IIT Bombay is home to world-class faculty and over 75,000 accomplished alumni worldwide. Through the Educational Outreach (EO) Office, IIT Bombay delivers continuing and executive education for working professionals in India and abroad. EO enables learners to access IIT Bombay's world-class faculty and research expertise through online, hybrid, and in-person programmes that blend academic excellence with industry relevance.
Role Overview
:The Educational Outreach (EO) Office at IIT Bombay is looking for a proactive Assistant Manager – Corporate Partnerships to support the business development team in managing the operational execution of commercial engagements and contractual processes
.The role is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end lifecycle of agreements, ensuring seamless collaboration between faculty, Deans, Legal, Finance, Administration, and external partners. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional coordination, stakeholder management, documentation, and follow-up skills, with the ability to drive multiple workstreams to timely closure
.This is an operations-focused role that enables the efficient execution of commercial engagements and institutional collaborations. It does not involve providing legal advice or acting as legal counsel
.
Key Responsibiliti
esCommercial Operations & Contract Coordinati
- onCoordinate the end-to-end execution of commercial engagements and contractual workflow
- s.Manage the preparation, review, approval, execution, and archival of agreements, including MoUs, Partnership Agreements, Service Agreements, Corporate Training Agreements, EdTech Collaboration Agreements, NDAs, Vendor Agreements, and Amendment
- s.Maintain version control, approval trackers, and contract documentation throughout the agreement lifecycl
- e.Monitor contract status, pending approvals, and execution timelines to ensure timely completio
n.
Stakeholder Coordinat
- ionAct as the primary coordination point between faculty, Deans, Legal, Finance, Administration, and external partne
- rs.Schedule and coordinate meetings, discussions, and follow-ups related to commercial engagemen
- ts.Consolidate stakeholder feedback, track action items, and facilitate timely resolution of outstanding issu
- es.Escalate delays and bottlenecks where required to ensure smooth executi
on.Documentation & Process Managem
- entMaintain centralized repositories of agreements, approvals, and commercial documentati
- on.Develop and manage trackers for contracts, renewals, approvals, and deliverabl
- es.Prepare briefing notes, status reports, meeting summaries, and management updat
- es.Ensure documentation is complete, organized, and audit-rea
dy.Execution & Commercial Supp
- ortSupport the Head of Commercial in managing multiple concurrent engagements and operational prioriti
- es.Drive agreements and commercial initiatives to closure through proactive coordination and follow-
- up.Identify process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and contract administrati
- on.Support the implementation of standardized commercial processes across the Educational Outreach Offi
ce.
Desired Experience / Ski
- lls:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Commerce, Engineering, Law, or a related discipl
- ine.3–5 years of experience in Commercial Operations, Contract Administration, Business Operations, Project Coordination, Program Management, PMO, or related ro
- les.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to work across multiple te
- ams.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneou
- sly.High attention to detail and strong documentation capabilit
- ies.Experience maintaining trackers, reports, and operational documentat
- ion.Exposure to contract administration or commercial documentation will be an advant
- age.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and workflow or project management to
ols.Please note: This is a Mumbai-based, on-campus role at IIT Bombay. This is an operational coordination role supporting commercial engagements and contract execution and is not a legal advisory position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contac
ted.
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