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 current 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

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