Corporate Relations Manager

upGrad; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

upGrad, Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, Workforce Development, and Placement company, is seeking a Placements & Corporate Relations Associate to expand its employer ecosystem and drive learner outcomes across Data Science, Analytics, Digital Marketing and related domains. The role demands strong industry outreach, stakeholder management and a sound understanding of hiring needs.

Responsibilities include expanding the employer network, deepening corporate relationships with HR

Qualifications

• MBA preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years in Corporate Relations, Recruitment, or Placements, ideally in Education or tech domains.
• Strong network and understanding of hiring trends in Data Science, Analytics, and Digital Marketing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Expand Employer Network: Identify, engage, and onboard companies to create a strong and active hiring pipeline.
• Deepen Corporate Relationships: Build trusted partnerships with HR and business leaders, ensuring consistent job opportunities.
• Match Learners to Roles: Coordinate with placement teams to align openings with learner skills and program tracks.
• Gather Hiring Insights: Stay updated on industry requirements and translate hiring insights into actionable plans.
• Monitor & Improve Outcomes: Track placement performance, streamline processes, and drive higher conversion rates.
• Deliver on Targets: Achieve monthly and quarterly placement goals while ensuring partner and learner satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 2015, upGrad is Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, Workforce

Development, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees,

study abroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working

professionals. Through its B2B arm, upGrad also provides enterprise training,

recruitment, and staffing services. With 10M+ learners across 100+ countries, 300+

global university partners, 2,500+ pathway connections, and 20,000+ recruitment

partners, upGrad continues to empower careers worldwide.

Learn more at www.upgrad.com.

About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven Placements & Corporate Relations Associate to expand upGrad’s employer ecosystem and drive career outcomes for learners across Data Science, Analytics, Digital Marketing and related domains. The role demands strong industry outreach, stakeholder management and a sound understanding of hiring needs

Key Responsibilities

• Expand Employer Network: Identify, engage, and onboard companies to create a strong and active hiring pipeline.
• Deepen Corporate Relationships: Build trusted partnerships with HR and business leaders, ensuring consistent job opportunities.
• Match Learners to Roles: Coordinate with placement teams to align openings with learner skills and program tracks.
• Gather Hiring Insights: Stay updated on industry requirements and translate
• Monitor & Improve Outcomes: Track placement performance, streamline processes, and drive higher conversion rates.
• Deliver on Targets: Achieve monthly and quarterly placement goals while ensuring partner and learner satisfaction.

Requirements

• MBA preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Corporate Relations, Recruitment, or Placements, ideally in Education or tech domains.
• Strong network and understanding of hiring trends in Data Science, Analytics, and Digital Marketing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, target-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

At upGrad, we’re building the careers of tomorrow. As a part of the Placements team, you’ll work with leading employers, influence learner success at scale, and help shape the future of workforce development.

• A high-impact role directly contributing to learner employability and success.
• Exposure to top corporate leaders and hiring teams across industries.
• A collaborative, fast-moving environment that rewards initiative, ownership, and results.
• Strong career growth opportunities within placements and corporate partnerships