Manager - Industry Engagement

Title & Salary

Manager, Industry Engagement

(Connecting the worlds of Education & Business)

Salary: In the range of Rs. 15 Lakhs based on experience & potential.

Location & Type

Mumbai (Chandivali-Powai) | Full Time | On-Site | Immediate Joining

Role Description

This is a high-impact industry-facing role that sits at the core of Crucible's outcome-first promise. You will be the bridge between Crucible and the corporate world—building deep relationships with companies, to enable industry led practical learning for students. You'll own the creation of pipelines for real-world learning and recruitment that directly shape the careers of our students.

Core Responsibilities

Building Industry Partnerships

• Identify and build long-term relationships with high-growth companies, start-ups, and established corporates across sectors
• Position Crucible as a differentiated talent partner for both live projects and recruitment
• Create a network of recruiters, mentors, and industry collaborators who consistently engage with Crucible students

Driving Live Learning Opportunities

• Secure live projects, apprenticeships, field immersions, and industry workshops that integrate into Crucible's curriculum
• Partner with industry leaders to design problem statements and projects with real-world stakes
• Manage Student onboarding for those industry assignments and timely delivery

Placement & Career Outcomes

• Build and manage the final placement pipeline with full transparency and flexibility for students
• Match student profiles with recruiter requirements for the right role–fit, not just highest salary
• Drive pre-placement talks, role explorations, and company engagement to maximize student outcomes

Industry Advisory & Curriculum Integration

• Convene quarterly panels of industry leaders for feedback on curriculum and skill relevance
• Translate recruiter expectations into actionable input for faculty and curriculum design teams
• Track industry trends, emerging roles, and skills to future-proof Crucible's placement strategy

Building Industry Communities

• Create and manage strong industry and recruiter communities grouped by job function (e.g. HR, Marketing, Product, Analytics, Operations)
• Keep them engaged through free learning sessions, networking forums, and entertainment-led experiences
• Ensure these communities become a channel to feed Crucible insights, success stories, and updates, keeping us top-of-mind with recruiters for live projects and final placements

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Company Description

Crucible Institute of Management is India's 1st and only B-School where the fee students pay is based on the salary they get.

We are one of the most outcome-driven B-Schools, built for students who may not get through top institutions but have the potential to thrive with the right education. Our course fee is directly linked to placement outcome and is capped at 67% of the salary students get.

We offer high-quality, industry-relevant education designed and delivered by industry experts. Unlike traditional B-Schools, we focus on deep conceptual learning, intense practical application and industry-specific training, making students industry-ready from day 1.

Our commitment is simple – no fluff, no inflated fees, just pure career transformation and high employability. We are Crucible - The B-School that's Invested in You.

We are live with our first PGPM Cohort - The Flagship 2 Year Full Time Programme.

Founder

The institute is founded by Suchit Sikaria, an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad with 18 years of rich corporate experience including 4 years of entrepreneurship. In his last corporate role, he was the Chief Business Officer at SUGAR Cosmetics.