Manager / Senior Manager - Placement and Training

N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research seeks a seasoned Placement Manager to drive campus recruitment, industry engagement and student employability.

You will coordinate end-to-end placement drives, build corporate networks, and design training calendars while ensuring compliant reporting and outcomes tracking.

Qualifications

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Corporate networking ability.
• Organizational & coordination skills.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage campus placement activities end-to-end and coordinate with HRs/ recruiters.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry leaders and potential recruiting companies.
• Plan and execute student training, resume building, GDs and PI preparation.
• Maintain placement databases, generate reports on company participation and salary trends.

Skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Corporate networking

Organizational & coordination

Negotiation

Recruitment processes

Job description

Reporting To: Director / Head of Institution/ Chairperson

Role Overview

The Placement Manager / Senior Manager is responsible for facilitating campus placements, building corporate relationships, and enhancing student employability through structured training and industry engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Placement Management

• Coordinate and execute end-to-end placement activities
• Invite companies for campus recruitment drives
• Schedule interviews, tests, and selection processes
• Ensure smooth conduct of placement drives (online/offline)

2. Corporate Relations

• Develop and maintain relationships with HRs, recruiters, and industry leaders
• Identify new companies for placement opportunities
• Organize industry visits, guest lectures, and networking events

3. Student Training & Development

• Identify skill gaps and arrange:
• Technical workshops
• Prepare students for:
• Resume building
• Group discussions
• Personal interviews
• Develop placement calendars and annual strategy
• Set placement targets (number of offers, companies, packages)
• Track and improve placement statistics year-on-year

5. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain student databases (eligible, placed, offers)
• Generate reports on:
• Placement status
• Company participation
• Salary trends
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (HR, Admin, Faculty)

6. Internship Management

• Facilitate internship opportunities for students
• Track internship performance and conversion to full-time roles

7. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all placement-related documentation is maintained
• Follow institutional policies and reporting standards

Key Skills Required

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Corporate networking ability
• Organizational & coordination skills
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of recruitment processes

Qualifications

• Experience in:
• Campus placements / HR / Recruitment
• Academic institutions (preferred)

Experience

• 10–15 years in placements - Manager Role, recruitment, or corporate relations
• 15 < years in placements

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of companies onboarded
• Average salary package improvement
• Student satisfaction
• Internship conversion rate

Additional Responsibilities

• Branding the institute among recruiters