Business Development Manager - Education

Keysight Technologies is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs in electronic design and optimization. The Business Development Manager for Education drives strategic growth of Keysight’s education business across universities and research institutions, focusing on curriculum influence and long-term platform adoption.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop growth opportunities across higher education and research institutions in the Americas
• Execute multi‑year business development plans for priority academic accounts and regional education systems
• Expand adoption across engineering domains including semiconductors, biomedical, electronics, wireless and quantum
• Engage institutions early in curriculum modernization, new solution (NSI) launches, and lab refresh cycles
• Secure design influence with faculty and academic leadership to embed Keysight platforms into: Core courses, Capstone programs, Graduate and research labs
• Promote full engineering workflows (design, simulation, validation) in education
• Build relationships with education consortia, workforce initiatives, and industry‑academic partnerships and represent Keysight at education industry events
• Support programs aligned with STEM, semiconductor, biomedical, and advanced manufacturing workforce needs
• Establish Keysight as a long‑term ecosystem partner rather than a transactional supplier
• Position Keysight’s integrated portfolio—software, hardware, curriculum‑ready content—as scalable education solutions
• Drive adoption from teaching labs through advanced research environments
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to shape education offerings based on academic needs
• Drive sustained, high‑quality growth of the Education business in the Americas
• Build and manage a strategic opportunity pipeline focused on institution‑wide expansion
• Support sales teams by shaping opportunities and influencing decisions early

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (Master's preferred)
• 7–12+ years in business development, academic partnerships, or technical market development
• Experience engaging faculty, researchers, and academic leadership
• Strong understanding of engineering education labs and workflows
• Ability to influence decisions before formal procurement cycles
• Experience across universities, community colleges, and research institutions
• Familiarity with workforce development or industry-aligned education programs
• Background in test & measurement, engineering software, or technical platforms