National Placement Head

ANUDIP FOUNDATION; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead national impact in skilling

Work with top corporates across sectors

Drive meaningful change for youth careers

Job summary

ANUDIP FOUNDATION is looking for a National Placement Head to lead its placement strategy at a national level in India. This role focuses on scaling employment outcomes for over 100,000 beneficiaries annually and requires a professional with deep expertise in corporate partnerships, workforce development, and placement operations.

The ideal candidate should have 16-20 years of experience and will be responsible for strategic leadership, corporate networking, and overseeing the placement lifecycle. Join us to drive significant national impact in skilling and livelihoods.

Qualifications

• 16-20 years of experience in placement operations or talent acquisition.
• Proven track record in managing national-level placement programs.
• Strong understanding of current technological trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national-level placement strategies.
• Build and manage corporate partnerships with leading firms.
• Oversee end-to-end placement lifecycle and ensure high conversion rates.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align training programs with industry needs.
• Track KPIs and develop performance management plans.

Skills

Corporate partnerships

Business development

Placement operations management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

MBA / Postgraduate degree

B.Tech / M.Tech or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: National Placement Head. Organization: Anudip Foundation. Location: Any Metro City, India. Employment Type: Full-Time.

Role Overview: The National Placement Head will lead and drive Anudip Foundation’s placement strategy at a national level, with a focus on scaling employment outcomes for over 100,000 beneficiaries annually. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in corporate partnerships, workforce development, and large‑scale placement operations across sectors such as IT/ITES, BFSI, E-commerce, and emerging digital industries including Java, Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Annotation, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Design, Customer Support, and GCC roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement national‑level placement strategies aligned with organizational goals, drive annual placement targets exceeding 100,000 beneficiaries, and identify emerging industry trends to adjust training‑to‑placement pathways in digital, technology, and STEM domains (Java, Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Annotation, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Design, Customer Support, GCC roles).
• Corporate Partnerships & Networking: Build and manage strategic partnerships with leading corporates across IT/ITES, BFSI, E-commerce, and other sectors; position Anudip Foundation as a preferred recruitment partner; establish long‑term engagement models with key employers.
• Placement Operations Management: Oversee end‑to‑end placement lifecycle including employer engagement, candidate matching, interviews, and onboarding; ensure high placement conversion rates and employer satisfaction; standardize and implement SOPs; lead and manage a large geographically distributed placement team across India.
• Internal Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Academic, Content, and Operations teams to align training programs with industry requirements, provide feedback loops to improve curriculum based on employer needs, especially in emerging technologies and STEM learning areas; ensure seamless coordination across regional teams for placement delivery.
• Planning & Performance Management: Develop and monitor weekly, monthly, and quarterly placement plans, track KPIs, metrics, and outcomes to ensure target achievement, drive data‑driven decision‑making and reporting mechanisms.
• Compliance & Process Excellence: Ensure adherence to organizational SOPs and placement guidelines, maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and governance.

Key Requirements

• Educational Qualification: MBA / Postgraduate degree, B.Tech / M.Tech or equivalent in any discipline.
• Experience: 16-20 years of experience in corporate partnerships, business development, and large‑scale placement operations; proven track record in managing national‑level placement programs or talent acquisition initiatives.
• Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of current technological trends, emerging job roles, and business environments; good knowledge of emerging technologies and STEM learning ecosystems; excellent strategic thinking and execution capabilities; proven experience in managing large, multi‑location teams; exceptional networking and stakeholder management skills; strong leadership and people management abilities; data‑driven approach with strong analytical skills; excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Key Success Metrics

• Achievement of annual placement targets (100,000+ beneficiaries).
• Number and quality of corporate partnerships.
• Placement conversion rates and retention outcomes.
• Employer satisfaction and repeat hiring partnerships.
• Alignment of training programs with industry demand.

Why Join Anudip Foundation?

• Opportunity to lead large‑scale national impact in skilling and livelihoods.
• Work with top corporates across multiple sectors.
• Drive meaningful change by enabling sustainable careers for youth.

Note: The role requires frequent travel and strong cross‑functional coordination across India.