Head of Placements

3 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India upGrad Full time
Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Placement Lead to spearhead our placement function. The ideal candidate brings first-hand experience from managing campus placements, deep industry connections, and a strong grasp of how fresher recruitment works—especially in fast-growing domains like Data Science, Analytics, and Software Development.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead Placement Strategy: Drive the end-to-end placement strategy and execution for learners across UG/PG programs for the campus and bootcamps learners
- Team Management: Lead and program manage a team of Corporate Relationship Managers (CRMs) responsible for sourcing job opportunities from employment platforms and direct outreach
- Industry Connects: Leverage your existing recruiter relationships and networks to open doors for new hiring partnerships
- Employer Engagement: Conduct high-quality, consultative discussions with recruiters to understand hiring needs and position our learner pool effectively
- Recruitment Coordination: Own the entire recruitment process lifecycle—JD sharing, student shortlisting, scheduling, feedback management, and offer rollouts
- Student Readiness: Work closely with the learner success team to ensure talent is industry-ready in terms of skills, communication, and interview prep
- Analytics & Reporting: Track placement data, team KPIs, and conversion metrics to constantly optimize the strategy

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Education: BE. /Btech or MBA from a reputed institute
- Experience: 5-7 years as a TPO or in a placement-facing role at a Tier 1 / Tier 2 Engineering college/B-school
- Domain Exposure: Prior experience with UG placements and roles in tech-heavy domains (Data Science, Analytics, Software Engineering) is a big plus
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent communicator with the ability to manage recruiters, internal teams, and students with equal effectiveness
- Process-Oriented: Strong grasp of campus hiring workflows and placement operations
- Result-Oriented: Bias for action with a track record of driving outcomes

Why Join Us:

- Be part of a high-growth, mission-driven team shaping career outcomes for thousands of learners
- Work at the intersection of education, technology, and industry
- Lead impact at scale with autonomy and ownership

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