Mantu Graduate Program – Future Leaders Track

Job description

Mantu Graduate Program

The Mantu Graduate Program is an elite 18-month track designed for up to 3 top graduates per year from leading engineering and business schools.

Our ambition is clear: to give you the opportunity to build Mantu’s future.
75% of Mantu’s leadership began in entry-level operational roles.

From day one, you will join us in a managerial position, mentored by a Director, before branching into one of two high-impact tracks:

• Country or city opening and new business launch

• Global Account Management on key strategic accounts, contributing to innovation with Top 500 companies worldwide

Program Structure

Total duration: 18 months

Phase 1 — 6 months

Manager role with Director mentoring

During the first 6 months, you will join one of our business units as a:

• Manager

• Account Manager

• Business Developer

You will work directly with a Director who will act as your mentor.

You will discover and practice the core pillars of our business model:

• Team leadership & recruitment

• Business development & client management

• P&L and performance management

• Delivery oversight and project coordination

You will also gain exposure to Mantu’s culture, ways of working and leadership standards.

The objective of this phase is to give you a solid foundation in people, client and business management, with close guidance from an experienced leader.

Phase 2 — 12 months

Choose your track

After the initial 6 months, and based on your performance, aspirations and business priorities, you will move into one of the following tracks.

Track A — Country or City Opening / New Business

You will launch or scale a country or business unit abroad.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Analyzing markets and identifying growth opportunities

• Supporting go-to-market strategy and business development

• Helping build and ramp up local teams

• Structuring operations, local processes and governance

This track is ideal if you have a strong entrepreneurial mindset and enjoy building activities from scratch in an international environment.

Track B — Global Account Management

You will work alongside a Global Account Manager on one of Mantu’s key global clients.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting account strategy and growth roadmap

• Coordinating multi-country stakeholders and delivery teams

• Identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities

• Preparing business reviews and performance analyses

This track is ideal if you are passionate about long-term client relationships, complex stakeholder management and large-scale impact.

Location & Flexibility

Phase 1 will be based in one of our major business offices, such as:

• Paris

• Geneva

• Medellin

For Phase 2, the location will depend on the selected track and business needs.

Track A
Likely to involve international mobility, supporting new or growing markets.

Track B
Primarily office-based with a more stable location.

We build each path tailor-made, aligning your potential and aspirations with Mantu’s strategic priorities.

Contract Types & Conditions

We offer several entry formats, all leading to the same 18-month Graduate track:

• End-of-studies internship (6 months), followed by a written employment offer for the next 12 months

• VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) for specific international opportunities

• Permanent contract (CDI) for graduates ready to start directly

Details regarding remuneration and benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process and depend on the location and contract type.

What We Are Looking For

Education & Background

• Final year student or recent graduate (0–1 year experience)

• From a top-3 engineering or business school

• Academic excellence combined with concrete experiences (internships, projects, associations, entrepreneurship)

Mindset & Soft Skills

• Entrepreneurial spirit: proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership

• Leadership potential: eager to manage people and projects early in your career

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Resilience and adaptability in fast-moving international environments

• Strong communication and influence skills with multiple stakeholders

Languages

• Fluency in English required

• Fluency in another local language is also required

What We Offer

• High-level mentoring from experienced Directors

• Fast-track exposure to strategic initiatives (new countries, global accounts)

• A tailor-made career journey aligned with your strengths and ambitions

• A multicultural and entrepreneurial environment where you can have an impact from day one

• The opportunity to join, in the long term, Mantu’s community of Directors and Global Account Managers

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is designed to be selective yet efficient.

1. Online application
CV + short motivation questions.

2. Prequalification call
You will first speak with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your aspirations and practical details.

If successful, you will enter the full interview process.

3. Three interview rounds

Interview 1
Deep dive into your experiences and achievements.

Interview 2
Focus on your technical skills and fit with the role.

Interview 3
Final discussion and opportunity to address any remaining questions.

We are committed to providing fast feedback after the final step.

Start Date

We are currently recruiting for a September 2026 intake.

If you are ready to accelerate your career and take on leadership responsibilities early on, we would be delighted to receive your application.

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