Global Industry Lead, Higher Education

Snap Inc.

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On-site
Location
Palo Alto, CA
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$190,000–$284,000 / yr
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1 day ago
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TL;DR · Global Industry Lead, Higher Education

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As a Global Industry Lead for Higher Education at SPECS, you will join the team as a manager-level individual contributor responsible for defining and executing the company’s strategy within the higher education sector. Your day-to-day involves crafting industry-specific use cases, engaging with clients and partners, and driving market adoption of augmented reality glasses through strategic partnerships and go-to-market initiatives. You’ll need extensive experience in business development, sales, and partnership management within higher education, along with a deep understanding of spatial computing technologies like AR and XR. Key skills include strong cross-functional leadership, the ability to translate industry insights into actionable strategies, and excellent communication skills for developing compelling thought leadership content. This role requires frequent travel and engagement with academic stakeholders to foster innovation and adoption in teaching, learning, and research environments.

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What you'll do

  • Own the higher education industry strategy for SPECS, defining key use cases and market offerings.
  • Lead engagements with higher education clients, positioning augmented reality glasses as practical solutions.
  • Build and grow a partner ecosystem aligned to higher education needs and deployment scalability.
  • Identify, validate, and prioritize primary higher education use cases driving customer value and commercial momentum.
  • Drive partner and customer enablement through workshops, demonstrations, and educational content.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience leading strategy and business development in higher education.
  • Deep understanding of the higher education landscape, including academic leadership needs.
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate industry insight into market priorities.
  • Proven track record building credibility with senior stakeholders and guiding complex sales cycles.
  • Cross-functional leadership skills for aligning partner, technical, product, and go-to-market teams.

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