Senior Manager - Corporate Relations Cell

Role overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager for the Corporate Relations Cell to strengthen partnerships between the institution and industry. This role is centered on expanding corporate engagement for internships, placements, live projects, research work, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The position calls for excellent networking ability, strong coordination with stakeholders, and a clear understanding of how academic outcomes can be aligned with business needs.

Experience and profile

• Applicants should bring 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in corporate relations, industry engagement, or partnership-building roles.
• Experience in higher education, skill development organizations, or large corporate environments handling alliances is preferred.
• A demonstrated history of building strategic partnerships, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving collaboration is important.

Educational background

• A master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline is required.
• Additional qualifications in corporate relations, public relations, or partnership management will be considered an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with companies, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and bring in new corporate partners for internships, placements, training, and joint initiatives.
• Create long-term engagement plans that deepen collaboration between academia and industry.
• Represent the institution at conferences, networking events, and industry forums.
• Drive internship and placement opportunities across academic programs.
• Coordinate with employers to understand hiring needs and match student profiles appropriately.
• Support campus recruitment activities, job fairs, and hiring events.
• Monitor placement performance and suggest improvements to strengthen outcomes.
• Encourage corporate involvement in curriculum input, guest lectures, workshops, and seminars.
• Promote live projects, case-based learning, and other industry-linked learning formats.
• Enable partnerships for research, consultancy, and innovation-related work.
• Work closely with academic teams to ensure course offerings reflect industry expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate partners and internal departments.
• Ensure smooth communication between employers, faculty members, and students.
• Maintain strong partner relationships to encourage repeat collaboration.
• Plan and manage corporate engagement events such as conclaves, summits, and networking sessions.
• Support efforts to improve the institution’s visibility and reputation among employers.
• Work with marketing teams on employer branding and outreach campaigns.
• Prepare regular updates and reports on partnerships, placements, and engagement activity.
• Track key metrics such as placement rates, corporate tie-ups, and student participation.
• Share observations and recommendations with senior leadership for ongoing improvement.

Skills and competencies

• Strong corporate networking and partnership development ability
• Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strategic and business-oriented thinking
• Good planning, coordination, and stakeholder management
• Comfortable working in a target-oriented, fast-moving environment
• Hands-on proficiency with MS Office and CRM tools

Personal attributes

• Self-driven, proactive, and accountable in approach
• Professional conduct with strong interpersonal sensitivity
• Able to influence and engage senior-level stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs

Working conditions

• The position is based in an office environment with frequent interaction across corporate and academic teams.
• Regular travel will be required for meetings, outreach, and industry events.
• Working hours may vary depending on event schedules and operational requirements.

Compensation

The salary range provided is INR 60,000 to 70,000 per month. The listing also indicates an annual figure of INR 700,000 to 800,000; however, the monthly range is the explicitly stated pay structure in the role details.

Age requirement

The preferred age range for applicants is 35 to 50 years.

About the institution

Shree Chanakya Education Society’s Indira Group of Institutes, Pune was established in 1994. It is ranked among the top 2 B-schools in Pune by AIMA IMJ.