Manager

Ethnus Consultancy Services Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethnus Consultancy Services Private Limited is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to lead the Corporate Relations Team and drive placement strategies for IT sector students. You will build and nurture industry relationships with HR leaders, mentor a seasoned team, oversee campus drives and alumni engagement, and ensure students are interview-ready with strong resumes and technical interview coaching.

The role offers growth opportunities within a purpose-driven organization focused on employability

Qualifications

• Educational background in Business Administration or Marketing, with a bachelor’s degree as a minimum.
• Master’s degree preferred, with leadership experience in corporate relations or placement management.
• Strong understanding of IT industry hiring trends and recruitment processes.
• Proven ability to lead a team and mentor professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of placement strategies to optimize IT student placements.
• Build and nurture relationships with HR professionals and recruiters in leading IT companies.
• Oversee student interview preparation, resume building, and technical readiness.
• Direct campus placement drives, job fairs, and recruitment events.
• Maintain placement data, gather feedback, and analyze trends to improve outcomes.
• Develop alumni engagement initiatives to support placements and mentorship.
• Provide career guidance and counseling to students for informed decisions.
• Prepare reports on placement activities and outcomes for management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving Skills

Industry Knowledge

Tech Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Ethnus is a leading Emerging Technologytraining provider and has trained over 1.5 million students. Pioneering inemployability enhancement and skill development since 2007, Ethnus providestraining, certification, and placement support to its students in relevantindustry-specific jobs. Ethnus has the honour of being the Cloud expert forTeam India in the WorldSkills 2022 competition. We are the Authorised TrainingPartner of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the Cloud Computing courses, ECCouncil for Cyber Security courses, and many more. Our company has beenmentioned by Hon. Minister of Education in the Parliament (2019) for deliveringa high quality training and mentoring to student. Over 600 higher educationinstitutions around the country trust our services to enhance and build theemployability of their students.We specialize in providing comprehensivetraining programs that equip our students for successful careers in the ITindustry. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academia and industry byproviding high-quality education and placement opportunities in reputed ITcompanies.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experiencedSenior Manager, to lead our Corporate Relations Team. The ideal candidate willbe responsible for developing and executing placement strategies, buildingstrong industry connections, and ensuring successful placement of our studentsin top IT companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Placement Strategy Development: Lead thedevelopment and execution of effective placement strategies to optimize studentplacement opportunities within the IT sector.
  
• Industry Relationship Management: Build andnurture strong relationships with HR professionals and recruiters in leading ITcompanies to facilitate placement opportunities for our students.
  
• Student Preparation Oversight: Provide oversightand guidance to the team in coordinating with training teams to ensure studentsare adequately prepared for interviews and job roles, offering expertise inresume building, interview skills, and technical competencies.
  
• Placement Drive Management: Direct and overseethe planning and execution of campus placement drives, job fairs, and recruitment events to connect students with potential employers and maximizeplacement outcomes.
  
• Data Management and Analysis: Ensurecomprehensive records of student placements, company feedback, and industrytrends are maintained, utilizing data to continuously enhance placementstrategies and outcomes.
  
• Alumni Engagement Leadership: Lead efforts todevelop and engage an active alumni network to support with placements andprovide mentorship to current students, leveraging alumni connections withinthe industry.
  
• Career Guidance Provision: Offer expert careercounseling and guidance to students, assisting them in making informeddecisions about their career paths and aligning them with suitableopportunities.
  
• Reporting and Strategy Refinement: Prepare andpresent regular reports on placement activities, success rates, and areas forimprovement to the management team, leading the team in utilizing insights torefine strategies and achieve placement goals.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree orequivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Master'sdegree preferred.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in corporate relations, placement management, or related roleswithin the IT sector, with demonstrable experience in leadership positions.
  
• Leadership Skills: Proven leadership experience,with the ability to effectively lead and mentor a team of experienced professionals.
  
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the IT industry landscape, hiring trends, and recruitment processes.
  
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
  
• Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on developing innovative placement strategies and solutions.
  
• Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common objectives.
  
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address challenges proactively and creatively.
  
• Tech Proficiency: Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office suite, and other relevant software applications.
  

Additional Notes

• Team Leadership: This role involves leading a team of experienced professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to drive team success.
  
• Growth Opportunities: This position offers significant opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company, with the potential to make a substantial impact on student placement outcomes and organizational success.