Director / Senior Manager, Partner Success Lead

ACG_3619_JOB Our client is looking for potential candidates who meet the following requirements and job details: Develop, take ownership of, and regularly update the multi-year strategic roadmap for the partnership, covering market landscape analysis, evaluation of institutional capabilities and development gaps, vision formulation, definition of strategic pillars, and robust financial modelling. Lead the full-cycle execution of strategic initiatives, including structured project management, resource planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure effective implementation. Plan and facilitate steering committee meetings to engage key stakeholders, provide progress updates, and align parties toward the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Monitor market trends and keep stakeholders updated on key developments by conducting or coordinating ongoing primary and secondary market research at the appropriate level. Coordinate and facilitate access to global resources, expertise, and best practices from strategic education partners and international academic networks. Oversee and manage the partnership’s P&L, including enrollment targets, revenue performance, budget planning, and long-term financial sustainability. Build and maintain senior-level relationships with the partner institution’s leadership team, including board-level executives, academic leaders, and department heads, to ensure strong institutional alignment and a healthy partnership. Drive student enrollment growth and uphold academic quality in collaboration with subject matter experts, academic teams, and marketing teams, ensuring that program standards meet both local and international benchmarks. Lead additional strategic and commercial growth initiatives as identified, capturing value-creation opportunities as they emerge. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements MBA or Master’s degree required; additional higher-level qualifications are considered an advantage. Minimum 12–15 years of overall professional experience, including at least 4–5 years in commercial or business-facing functions such as sales, marketing, or business development. Prior experience in management consulting, whether external or internal, or in a corporate strategy role is highly preferred. Experience within the higher education sector is an advantage. Demonstrated capability to manage complex relationships with senior-level stakeholders. Proven experience in organizational change management and leading strategic transformation initiatives. Strong capabilities in project management, people management, and data-driven decision-making. Analytical, process-driven, proactive, dynamic, articulate, and highly effective in problem-solving. International exposure through living, studying, or working abroad; comfortable working across cultures and collaborating with diverse teams. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Strong sense of ethics, professionalism, and integrity. Fluent in both English and Vietnamese. Solid understanding of Vietnam’s business environment, cultural context, and regulatory landscape. Willing and able to travel to Bien Hoa, Dong Nai as required. Contact: Phuong Tran Due to the immense number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.