ICT Academic Partnerships Project Manager

Full-time Job Type
Remote Work Arrangement
Mid-Level Experience
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This is a fully remote, mid-level role with Wix, focusing on building academic partnerships in Australia and APAC. The position involves managing and creating learning partnerships with universities and educational organizations to promote Wix's platform and vibe coding.

Skills / Requirements

  • Academic Networking
  • AI Concepts
  • Community Building
  • Cross-timezone Collaboration
  • Educational Content Creation
  • Educational Initiatives
  • ICT Research
  • Partnership Development
  • Platform Engagement
  • Project Management
  • Technical Storytelling
  • Vibe Coding

Why Apply

The role is ideal for someone who thrives on integrating AI into education, particularly through vibe coding. You'll promote AI-assisted development by managing projects that introduce Base44 and vibe coding to academic settings.

What You'll Be Doing

You will manage academic partnerships, handle project logistics, and create educational content to promote Wix's platform. Your day involves coordinating with universities, developing case studies, and supporting student projects using Wix.

Working in Sydney, Australia

  • Sydney offers a vibrant tech scene with numerous networking opportunities.
  • The city is known for its high-quality education institutions, ideal for building academic partnerships.
  • Sydney's lifestyle includes beautiful beaches and a mild climate, appealing for work-life balance.
  • Remote work flexibility allows you to tap into Sydney's global connectivity without relocation.

Pay and Career Growth

Wix emphasizes innovation and collaboration, providing a supportive environment for career growth. The role offers exposure to international markets and the chance to lead strategic educational initiatives. Compensation details aren't specified, but the focus on community building suggests a dynamic work culture.

Benefits and Perks

  • Collaborative Teams
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Global Impact
  • Innovative environment

Is This Role Right for You?

Good fit if you...

  • Experienced in managing educational initiatives and partnerships.
  • Comfortable working across time zones and coordinating international projects.
  • Skilled in translating complex technical concepts into educational content.

May not be for you if...

  • Uncomfortable with remote work and managing virtual teams.
  • Lacks experience in academic or educational project management.
  • Prefers technical development work over community building and partnership management.

Original Job Description

Wix makes it possible for anyone to succeed online. Since 2006, we’ve grown to around 5,500 employees in 22 countries, launched over 40 products, and serve over 243 million users and their visitors worldwide. At Wix, we push you to innovate, evolve in non-traditional ways, and collaborate. We operate in small teams that work closely together at a high level. Although we’re already industry leaders in web creation and business, our work is nowhere near done. Our goal is to become the main engine of the Internet so we can create a more open web for all.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Wix was built around the idea that everyone has the right to be successful, online. This same vision defines us as an employer: creating a work environment where everyone is welcome, and anyone has the right to succeed

We’re looking for an ICT Academic Partnerships Project Manager to forge in-depth relationships with universities in Australia and APAC. You’ll be joining the Wix & Base44 Education movement – managing, creating, and maintaining learning partnerships with college campuses, online learning organizations, student groups, and international professional learning organizations.
You’ll project manage joint research projects , work on case studies for faculty, deliver presentations for students, support student ventures built on Wix & Base44 and evangelize the power of vibe coding across key markets.You’ll also take ownership of day-to-day project management- handling resourcing, scheduling, prioritization, and task coordination to meet project milestones within agreed timeframes and budgets, while building and nurturing active academic and student communities.
This is a hands-on role for someone who loves managing educational initiatives, building thriving academic communities, and turning complex ideas into clear educational content and storytelling.

Plan, execute, and maintain strategic learning partnerships and ICT research initiatives with universities, faculty, and educational organizations worldwide.

Drive cross-timezone initiatives and project manage academic programs to introduce Base44 and “vibe coding” into new global markets, including Australia, the US, and beyond.

Foster and grow active academic, student, and developer communities. Build networks across campuses to encourage collaboration, platform engagement, and peer-to-peer learning.

Turn complex AI and technical concepts into engaging educational materials, faculty case studies, and presentations tailored for classroom environments.

Support student-led ventures and projects built on the Wix platform, helping align educational technology capabilities with academic goals.