Industry Interface Manager
Core
Build and strengthen industry–academia engagement by developing relationships with industries, OEMs, startups, and associations to create opportunities for sponsored projects, internships, live projects, and placements.
Role type
Industry relations manager (academia–industry engagement)
Builds
Industry partnerships, internship pipelines, live projects, and collaborative initiatives for a Center of Excellence
Domain
Engineering education and industry collaboration
Required skills
Industry relationship management, business development, lead generation, academia–industry collaboration, project & partnership development, networking, event management, negotiation, MIS & reporting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Dassault Systèmes tools (CATIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA, GEOVIA), existing professional network with industries/OEMs
Technologies
CATIA, DELMIA, SIMULIA, GEOVIA, CAD/CAM
Responsibilities
Identify and establish relationships with industries, OEMs, MSMEs, and startups; develop roadmap for campus outreach; identify opportunities for live/sponsored projects and R&D; facilitate collaboration between industry professionals, faculty, and students; maintain pipeline of internship and training opportunities; coordinate internships and industrial visits; organize industry–academia meets, workshops, and seminars; invite experts for curriculum inputs and mentoring; support placement team; map industry skill requirements and trends; share feedback to improve curriculum; prepare periodic reports on engagement outcomes.
Seniority
Mid-senior level (4–8 years experience)
