WHERE DOES THIS ROLE FITS IN BIGGER PICTURE:
As Sr. Manager Industry Connect in the System Adoption department you will be the bridge between academia industry and government to ensure Medha s students and alumni have access to high-quality employment opportunities. Your work will directly impact the scale and sustainability of our programs by fostering partnerships that align with market needs and ensuring a seamless transition from education to meaningful careers.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Industry Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
- Identify onboard and strengthen partnerships with industries corporates and sector bodies to enhance placement opportunities for students.
- Build strategic alliances that align with Medha s program goals and create long-term value for stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
- Maintain strong trust-based relationships with employers industry associations and government skill departments.
- Establish and maintain a state wise database for industry and organize corporate roundtable and industry meets.
- Act as the primary point of contact for industry partners ensuring smooth communication and timely resolution of queries.
Demand Generation & Opportunity Mapping
- Map employment trends and skill requirements across sectors to align program offerings with industry needs.
- Drive initiatives that connect Medha s alumni and program graduates with relevant job openings internships and projects.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with the System Adoption Programs and M&E teams to integrate industry feedback into program design.
- Facilitate partner visits industry immersion sessions and employer engagement events in collaboration with field teams.
Reporting Tracking & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor placement outcomes maintain partner databases and prepare high-quality reports for leadership and funders.
- Leverage data insights to refine industry engagement strategies and improve partner satisfaction.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- 5 years of experience in industry partnerships corporate relations or placement roles - preferably in the education or skilling sector.
- Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with senior stakeholders across industry and government.
- Strong understanding of labor market trends recruitment practices and sector-specific skill requirements.
- Excellent communication networking and negotiation skills.
- Proactive data-driven and outcome-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced multi-stakeholder environment.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:
These are some people you will be working closely with as a member of system adoption team. The descriptions indicate the peer s & team member s superpower not their designation :)
- Strategic bridge-builder and adoption evangelist mastering government relationships: Saurabh Rai
- Building partnerships and enabling adoption through strategic industry alliances: Rishi Kumaria
- Ensuring smooth operations and effective on-ground execution: Riyaz Khan
In addition you will engage with key stakeholders such as Employers Industry associations Government skill departments to create meaningful employment opportunities for youth.
OUR HIRING PROCESS:
Our goal is to be as transparent and respectful of your time during the recruiting process. We use a technology platform to ensure the hiring process is comprehensive efficient and well-documented.