Industry Interface Manager

Industry Interface Manager

Company: GTET Private Limited
Department: Leadership – Business Team
Location: Berhampur / Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Experience: 4–8 years
Open Positions: 1
Qualification: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering
Nature of Work: Skilling and Center of Excellence (CoE) Engagement
Implementation Software: Dassault Systemes Products – CATIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA

About the Role

The Industry Interface Manager will be responsible for developing and strengthening industry–academia engagement and creating opportunities for industry-sponsored projects, internships, live projects, placements, expert interactions, and collaborative initiatives.

The role will serve as the primary interface between the institution/Center of Excellence (CoE) and industry, ensuring that academic capabilities and industry requirements are effectively connected.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and establish relationships with relevant industries, OEMs, MSMEs, startups, technology companies, and industry associations.
• Develop a roadmap for campus outreach programs within Odisha to offer the VeDIC CoE as SPOC Centers.
• Identify opportunities for live industry projects, sponsored projects, consultancy, R&D, and technology-development initiatives.
• Facilitate engagement between industry professionals and faculty/students for project execution.
• Develop a strong pipeline of companies offering internships, industrial training, apprenticeships, and project opportunities.
• Coordinate student internships with industry partners.
• Facilitate industrial visits, plant visits, job-shadowing, industry immersion programs, and practical exposure.
• Maintain records of internship opportunities, participation, outcomes, and feedback.
• Organize Industry–Academia Meets, guest lectures, expert sessions, workshops, FDPs, seminars, webinars, panel discussions, and technology showcases.
• Invite industry experts to participate in curriculum inputs, mentoring, project reviews, and technical committees.
• Identify opportunities for MoUs and structured long-term industry collaboration.
• Support the institution's placement team by developing new industry connections and employer relationships.
• Regularly map industry skill requirements, technology trends, job roles, and emerging competencies.
• Share industry feedback with academic/program teams to improve training programs and curriculum relevance.
• Plan and execute industry-focused events, technology demonstrations, networking sessions, and business/technical meets.
• Promote institutional/CoE capabilities, projects, technologies, and student achievements to industry stakeholders.
• Maintain an Industry Engagement Pipeline covering prospective and active industry partners.
• Submit periodic reports on industry engagement, opportunities, conversion, and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Management, or a relevant discipline.
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is specified in the position details.
• 4–8 years of experience in industry relations, business development, corporate relations, placement, academia–industry engagement, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the industry–academia ecosystem.

Technical / Domain Skills

• Good understanding of CAD/CAM/GEOVIA tools from Dassault Systemes.
• Prior working knowledge of Dassault Systemes software will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of CATIA, DELMIA, and SIMULIA will be relevant to the role.

Key Competencies

• Industry Relationship Management
• Business Development & Lead Generation
• Academia–Industry Collaboration
• Project & Partnership Development
• Networking & Stakeholder Management
• Event Management
• Communication & Presentation
• Negotiation & Partnership Closure
• MIS, Reporting & Pipeline Management

Preferred Attributes

• Existing network with industries, OEMs, MSMEs, startups, technology companies, and professional bodies will be an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong networking and relationship-management abilities.
• Ability to independently initiate conversations with industry stakeholders.
• Ability to convert industry opportunities into structured engagements.
• Willingness to travel for industry meetings, institutional visits, and events.

Travel Requirement

The candidate should be willing to travel for industry meetings, institutional visits, networking activities, and industry-focused events.

What This Role Focuses On

The position combines:

Industry Relations + Business Development + Academia–Industry Collaboration + Partnership Development + CoE Engagement + Student Industry Exposure + Industry Networking

Candidates should therefore be comfortable working with both institutional/academic stakeholders and external industry organizations.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹840,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person