Senior Manager – Corporate Engagement

Position Title: Senior Manager – Corporate EngagementLocation: TAPMI Manipal & TAPMI BangaloreDepartment: Corporate Engagement & Career ServicesReports To: Director/Head/Area Chair – Corporate Engagement & Career ServicesJob Summary:The Senior Manager – Corporate Engagement will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong corporate relationships to enhance industry partnerships, student placements, internships, and executive education opportunities at TAPMI. This role requires proactive engagement with industry leaders, managing corporate outreach initiatives, and ensuring the alignment of academic programs with industry needs. The incumbent will play a critical role in strengthening TAPMI’s reputation among recruiters and corporate partners.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 RelationsApplication Process:Interested candidates may send their applications to careers.tapmiblr@manipal.eduLast date for submitting the application: 3rd November 2025.