Join the Team IMT

Location: IMT Ghaziabad
Function: Placements / Corporate Relations
Reporting To: Head – CRT / Director

Role Overview

The Assistant General Manager – CRT will play a strategic and operational leadership role in strengthening corporate engagement, driving placement outcomes, and enhancing recruiter relationships for IMT Ghaziabad’s PGDM and allied programs. The role requires deep understanding of management education placements, strong industry networks, and the ability to manage end-to-end campus recruitment processes with data-driven rigor and stakeholder sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build, nurture, and expand long-term relationships with recruiters across Consulting, BFSI, FMCG, Technology, Product, General Management, and emerging sectors.
• Drive new recruiter acquisition aligned with institute positioning and student capability.
• Act as a senior interface between corporates and institute leadership.
• Curate leadership connects, corporate conclaves, and engagement initiatives to deepen partnerships.

2. Placement Strategy & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of summer internships and final placements for PGDM and specialized programs.
• Develop sector-wise placement strategy, compensation benchmarking, and recruiter mapping.
• Ensure achievement of placement KPIs including:
  • Recruiter diversity
  • Compensation growth
  • Role quality
  • PPO/PPI conversions
• Manage complex placement negotiations and offer closures.

3. Student Readiness & Talent Positioning

• Work closely with academic teams, student committees, and external trainers to enhance employability, grooming, and role readiness.
• Provide strategic inputs on CV validation, competency mapping, and interview preparation frameworks.
• Mentor student placement committees and ensure governance, discipline, and transparency in processes.

4. Data, Governance & Reporting

• Oversee placement MIS, analytics dashboards, and reporting accuracy for internal leadership and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with institute policies, audit requirements, and ethical placement standards.
• Generate periodic insights on hiring trends, sector outlook, and competitive benchmarking across top B-schools.

5. Team Leadership & Process Excellence

• Lead and mentor CRT team members for high performance and stakeholder responsiveness.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement in placement operations.
• Collaborate with marketing, alumni, and international relations teams for integrated outreach.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Postgraduate degree in Management / HR / Marketing / Operations or related discipline.
• Candidates from premier institutions preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in:
  • B-school placements / corporate relations
  • Talent acquisition leadership in corporates
  • Executive search / HR consulting with campus hiring exposure
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end campus recruitment at scale.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong corporate network across multiple sectors.
• Strategic thinking with execution excellence.
• High stakeholder management and negotiation capability.
• Data orientation with comfort in dashboards, MIS, and analytics.
• Leadership presence, communication maturity, and institutional mindset.
• Ability to work in high-intensity, deadline-driven environments.

Key Success Metrics

• 100% placement completion within defined timelines.
• Growth in average and median compensation.
• Increase in marquee recruiters and leadership roles.
• High recruiter satisfaction and repeat engagement.
• Strong student feedback and governance compliance.

Department: Corporate Relations Team (CRT)
Institution: Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad
Location: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Head – Corporate Relations and Talent

About IMT Ghaziabad:

The Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad is a premier AACSB-accredited management institute with a legacy of over four decades in grooming leadership through innovation, experiential learning, and strong industry engagement. IMT’s CRT team is responsible for driving institutional relations with corporates, ensuring top-tier recruitment opportunities, and promoting industry-academia collaboration.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Outreach team member will be responsible for enhancing IMT Ghaziabad’s corporate interface by actively building and nurturing relationships with organizations across sectors. The role demands proactive outreach, strategic engagement, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to strengthen the institution’s positioning as a preferred destination for management talent.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Relationship Management

• Identify and onboard new corporate partners for recruitment, internships, live projects, and other engagement initiatives.
• Deepen engagement with existing recruiters through regular communication, relationship management, and customized value propositions.
• Act as the primary liaison between the institute and corporate representatives.

Placement Support & Coordination

• Collaborate with the placements team and student committees to facilitate summer and final placement processes.
• Ensure smooth coordination of logistics, pre-placement talks (PPTs), interviews, and feedback collection.
• Address corporate requirements and queries promptly and professionally.

Industry Interface & Outreach

• Organize guest lectures, panel discussions, conclaves, and speaker sessions with industry experts.
• Support institutional efforts to increase visibility among key industry stakeholders.
• Represent IMT Ghaziabad at external events, job fairs, and networking forums.

Data Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain up-to-date records of corporate interactions, placement trends, and recruiter engagement metrics.
• Generate and present reports and dashboards to the CRT leadership for strategic planning.

Marketing & Communication Support

• Contribute to the creation of corporate brochures, newsletters, and digital communication materials.
• Work with the marketing team to promote placement-related achievements and industry collaborations.

Desired Profile:

Education: Post Graduation

Experience: Minimum 5 years and above in corporate outreach, business development, recruitment coordination, or institutional relations. Prior experience in a B-school, higher education institution, or HR/BD role in corporates only.
Location Preference: Candidates located in Mumbai

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
• Professional demeanor with stakeholder management capability
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and able to work under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools; familiarity with placement software is a plus

Remuneration:

Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Includes performance-based incentives where applicable.

IMT Ghaziabad, one of India’s top business schools, is inviting applications for the position of Research Associate. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading faculty members on research projects and gain valuable experience in academic administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty with research tasks including literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, and preparing research reports.
• Support faculty members in academic administrative duties.
• Contribute to the overall development and execution of research projects.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Management, Economics, Psychology, or related fields.
• Strong academic record.
• A keen interest in academic research and a desire to pursue a PhD in the future (either in India or abroad).
• Proficiency in data analysis and research tools is an added advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive consolidated remuneration of INR 60,000 per month.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment.
• Enhance research skills and academic exposure.
• Mentorship from experienced faculty members.

Application Process: Interested candidates should upload their CV (Upload Link). Please ensure your CV highlights your academic background, research experience (if any), and motivation for applying to this position at IMT Ghaziabad.

Deadline for Application: 15th October 2024