OPIT - Open Institute of Technologybr/br/is an EU-accredited Higher Education Institution that wants to revolutionize the university-level teaching of computer science by providing students with up-to-date, competence-based, and entirely online degrees in this field.br/br/OPIT’s academic portfolio currently includesbr/br/BSc and MSc degrees in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Digital Business, all delivered in English.br/br/We seek a dynamicbr/br/Business Developer for Capstone Projectsbr/br/to cultivate and manage a robust network of industry partners. This role is responsible forbr/br/leveraging strategic alliancesbr/br/to innovate the educational experience while driving collaborative projects that guarantee continuous quality assurance and deliver exceptional, quantifiable value to our industry collaborators by solving their most pressing business challenges.br/br/Key Responsibilities: Act as the primary liaison between academia and industry, aligning Faculty expertise and research with high-potential, market-driven business opportunities. Employ a "knife between the teeth" approach, utilizingbr/br/cold calling, networking, and personal/Faculty/Student contacts to secure new corporate partnerships. I dentify critical companybr/br/pain pointsbr/br/and strategically translate them into structuredbr/br/Capstone Projectsbr/br/and applied research (ETSI) designed to deliver quantifiable business outcomes. Create and manage high-value partnerships, ensuring the effective matching of corporate requirements with academic knowledge and student skills.br/br/Ideal Candidate: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Master's degree a plus). Required fluency in English (C1+) for technical negotiation, proposal drafting, and international stakeholder management. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience building and managing industry partnerships Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. Good to have:br/br/strong understanding of higher education and the capstone project process, with a focus on STEM fields.br/br/Useful information: The position is offered on abr/br/contractual, independent basis, suitable for a self-employed professional.