Senior Manager Placement-(IT ITES Placements) Full Time

Job Title: Placement Manager / Senior Manager – Placement Location: Chennai, Bangalore Department: Placement & Industry Engagement CTC- 8-12 LPA About the Program The program trains candidates across domains such as Java, Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Annotation, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Design, Customer Support, and GCC roles, enabling strong industry alignment and employment outcomes. Role Overview The Placement Manager / Senior Manager will be responsible for driving placement strategy, building strong employer partnerships, and ensuring high-quality job outcomes for candidates trained under the CoE. The role requires deep industry connect, strong execution capability, and experience in skilling or large-scale hiring ecosystems. Key Responsibilities

• Placement Strategy & Execution
• Develop and implement a comprehensive placement strategy aligned with COE program objectives.
• Drive end-to-end placement lifecycle — employer outreach, job mapping, candidate profiling, interview coordination, offer closure, and onboarding support.
• Align trained candidates to industry requirements across AI, Data Science, Digital Economy, GCC, and Creative domains.
• Ensure achievement of placement, retention, and salary benchmarks.
• Build structured placement pipelines for each training batch.
• Employer Engagement & Industry Integration
• Drive end-to-end placement lifecycle for CoE-trained candidates
• Conduct employer roundtables, job fairs, campus drives, and virtual hiring events.
• Facilitate live projects, internships, apprenticeships, and industry immersion programs.
• Map emerging job roles in AI, ML, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer Experience, UI/UX, and Creative Economy sectors.
• Capture employer feedback to continuously improve curriculum alignment.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as a bridge between industry, training, and operations teams
• Work closely with CoE Center Heads for demand-supply alignment
• Represent the organization in industry forums and employer meetings
• Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance
• Track KPIs including placements, retention rates, salary levels, employer satisfaction, and diversity metrics.
• Maintain placement MIS, dashboards, and documentation as per IndiaAI & Skill India compliance requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports and presentations for internal leadership, government bodies, and CSR stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate documentation for audits and impact assessment.
• Team Leadership & Capacity Building
• Lead and mentor the placement team, coordinators, and employer relationship managers.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for placement operations.
• Conduct training sessions on interview readiness, soft skills, resume building, and workplace preparedness.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and performance excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Engineering / Management / Computer Science / Education / Data Science or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in placement management, industry partnerships, or workforce development.
• Proven track record of achieving placement targets in skill development, higher education, or technology-led programs.
• Experience in AI, Data Science, Digital Economy, or emerging tech hiring preferred.
• Familiarity with government-funded or CSR-based projects (IndiaAI, Skill India, NSDC) will be an advantage.

Skills Required

• Industry Partnership & Employer Relationship Management
• Placement Operations & Workforce Planning
• Knowledge of AI/ML, Data Analytics & Emerging Tech Job Roles
• Data-driven Reporting & MIS Management
• Strong Negotiation & Stakeholder Management Skills
• Leadership, Team Coordination & Problem-Solving
• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills