ICT Academic Partnerships Project Manager
Role explicitly evangelizes and introduces "vibe coding" into academic programs and markets.
About the Role
Manage and grow academic partnerships for Wix & Base44 in Australia, APAC and other markets by coordinating research initiatives, educational programs, and student-focused projects. The role focuses on project management, community-building, and translating technical/AI concepts into classroom-ready materials while evangelizing "vibe coding."
Job Description
Role
The ICT Academic Partnerships Project Manager will build and manage strategic learning and research partnerships with universities, faculty, and educational organizations to expand Wix & Base44 adoption in Australia, APAC, the US, and other global markets. This hands-on role combines project management, community development, educational content creation, and partner evangelism.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, create, and maintain learning partnerships with college campuses, online learning organizations, student groups, and international professional learning organizations.
- Project manage joint research initiatives, handle resourcing, scheduling, prioritization, and task coordination to meet milestones, timelines, and budgets.
- Develop faculty case studies, classroom presentations, and educational materials that translate complex AI and technical concepts into teachable content.
- Support and mentor student-led ventures and projects built on the Wix platform.
- Foster and grow active academic, student, and developer communities across campuses and regions.
- Drive cross-timezone initiatives and introduce Base44 and “vibe coding” into new global markets.
Requirements
- Experience planning, executing, and maintaining strategic learning partnerships and ICT research initiatives with universities and educational organizations.
- Proven project management skills, including scheduling, prioritization, and coordination across timezones.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills for converting technical/AI topics into engaging educational content and presentations.
- Experience building and nurturing academic or student communities and networks across campuses.
- Familiarity with supporting student ventures and aligning platform capabilities with academic goals.
Markets and Scope
Primary focus includes Australia and APAC with initiatives extending to the US and other global markets. The role requires cross-timezone coordination and outreach to academic stakeholders.