Senior Manager – Corporate Engagement

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Senior Manager – Corporate Engagement

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Relations & Industry Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with senior professionals at CXO level, recruiters, and alumni across industries.
• Develop and execute strategies to attract top recruiters for final placements, summer internships, and live projects with a constant focus on Profiles Enhancement, Increasing the Avg. Package and stipend.
• Organize industry connect events, corporate conclaves, guest lectures, and panel discussions to facilitate academia-industry interactions.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with organizations for talent acquisition, research collaborations, and executive education programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate partners and ensure seamless communication.

2. Placement & Internship Support

• Drive corporate participation in campus recruitment processes for both TAPMI Manipal and TAPMI Bangalore for both UG and PG programs.
• Support students in placement preparedness, including resume building, mock interviews, and skill development workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty and career services teams to align curriculum with industry trends and employer expectations.
• Facilitate internship and live project opportunities that provide practical exposure to students.

3. Brand Building & Corporate Outreach

• Lead employer branding initiatives to position TAPMI as a preferred talent hub for recruiters across India with focus on major cities like – Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
• Help to Develop marketing collateral, corporate brochures, and digital outreach materials to showcase TAPMI’s strengths.
• Represent TAPMI in corporate forums, industry conferences, and networking events.
• Leverage alumni networks to strengthen corporate outreach and increase engagement opportunities.

4. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain and update a corporate database with recruiter information, hiring trends, and placement statistics.
• Prepare reports and presentations on placement trends, corporate feedback, and engagement metrics for leadership review.
• Analyse recruitment data to identify areas of improvement and strategize accordingly.

5. Executive Education & Industry Collaboration

• Identify opportunities for executive education, management development programs, and industry certifications.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to co-create learning programs and training modules.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions between industry leaders and students to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA/Postgraduate in Business, Marketing, or a related field from a reputed institution.
• 8-12 years of experience in corporate relations, business development, placements, or a related domain, preferably in an academic or corporate training setup.
• Strong industry network and proven experience in managing corporate partnerships.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in data analytics, CRM tools, and MS Office Suite.

Key Competencies:

• Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Corporate Outreach & Networking
• Negotiation & Persuasion
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Event Management & Public Relations

Application Process:

Interested candidates may send their applications to careers.tapmiblr@manipal.edu

Last date for submitting the application: 3rd November 2025.