Industry Engagement Strategist

Title & Salary

Manager, Industry Engagement

(Connecting the worlds of Education & Business)

Salary : In the range of Rs. 13-18 Lakhs based on experience & potential.

Location & Type

Mumbai (Chandivali-Powai) | Full Time | On-Site | Immediate Joining

Role Description

This is a high-impact industry-facing role that sits at the core of Crucible’s outcome-first promise. You will be the bridge between Crucible and the corporate world—building deep relationships with companies, to enable industry led practical learning for students. You’ll own the creation of pipelines for real-world learning and recruitment that directly shape the careers of our students.

Core Responsibilities

Building Industry Partnerships

• Identify and build long-term relationships with high-growth companies, start-ups, and established corporates across sectors
• Position Crucible as a differentiated talent partner for both live projects and recruitment
• Create a network of recruiters, mentors, and industry collaborators who consistently engage with Crucible students

Driving Live Learning Opportunities

Placement & Career Outcomes

Industry Advisory & Curriculum Integration

Building Industry Communities

Company Description

Crucible Institute of Management is India’s 1st and only B-School where the fee students pay is based on the salary they get.

We are one of the most outcome-driven B-Schools, built for students who may not get through top institutions but have the potential to thrive with the right education. Our course fee is directly linked to placement outcome and is capped at 67% of the salary students get.

We offer high-quality, industry-relevant education designed and delivered by industry experts. Unlike traditional B-Schools, we focus on deep conceptual learning, intense practical application and industry-specific training, making students industry-ready from day 1.

Our commitment is simple – no fluff, no inflated fees, just pure career transformation and high employability. We are Crucible - The B-School that's Invested in You.

We are live with our first PGPM Cohort - The Flagship 2 Year Full Time Programme.

Founders

The institute is founded by Suchit Sikaria & Simran Ajwani. Suchit is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad with 18 years of rich corporate experience including 4 years of entrepreneurship. In his last corporate role, he was the Chief Business Officer at SUGAR Cosmetics. Simran is an alumnus of ESCP Business School with rich experience as an Educator since her teenage. She has co-founded an edtech startup, has been an entrepreneurship educator for IB School Teachers and has been a corporate trainer on entrepreneurship & communication.