Deputy Director – Placements

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) seeks a Deputy Director – Placements to steer placement activities for the designated School, forging strong industry linkages and aligning opportunities with top B-School standards. The role emphasizes strategic planning, industry engagement, and coordination with academic leadership to enhance student employability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience, MBA and a Master’s degree with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• MBA (2-year full-time) from a leading management school.
• Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA.
• Relevant certifications in HR, Marketing or Talent Management advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all placement-related activities for the School.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners nationally and internationally.
• Secure competitive roles and profiles for students in line with top benchmarks.
• Formulate and implement placement policies with the Dean/Director.
• Strengthen internships, live projects, industry visits and guest lectures.
• Develop placement brochures, presentations and promotional materials.
• Conduct company visits for student placements and program promotion.
• Develop industry interfaces for training programs and CEO series.
• Ensure ongoing engagement with recruiters and long-term partnerships.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

MBA (2-year full-time)

Master’s Degree (55%+)

Job description

Job Designation: Deputy Director – Placements

Job Summary:

The Deputy Director – Placements will lead and oversee placement activities for the designated School, focusing on building strong industry linkages, enhancing placement outcomes, and aligning opportunities with top B-School standards. The role involves strategic planning, industry engagement, and coordination with academic leadership to strengthen student employability

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all placement-related activities for the School
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners at national and international levels
• Secure competitive roles and profiles for students in line with top B-School benchmarks
• Formulate and implement placement policies in coordination with the Dean/Director
• Strengthen internships, live projects, industry visits, and guest lectures
• Oversee development of placement brochures, presentations, and promotional materials
• Conduct company visits for student placements and program promotion
• Develop industry interface for training programs, CEO series, and corporate collaborations
• Ensure continuous engagement with recruiters and long-term partnerships

Educational Qualifications

• MBA (2-year full-time) from a leading national or international management school
• Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent GPA from a recognized university

Professional Certifications

• Relevant certifications in HR, Marketing, or Talent Management will be an added advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industry/corporate organizations
• Minimum 4-5 years at middle management level in Marketing or HR
• Experience in the education or service sector will be preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent networking and relationship-building abilities
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strategic thinking and execution capability
• Ability to collaborate with academic and corporate stakeholders