Senior Placement Manager

Anudip Foundation; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Anudip Foundation in Coimbatore is seeking a Senior Placement Manager – IT & ITES to lead student placement initiatives for IT training programs and manage placement operations across locations. You will build corporate partnerships, drive bulk hiring, and coordinate with training teams to align skills with industry needs.

The role requires 10+ years of experience and strong leadership. The position reports to National Placement Head / Program Head and offers opportunities to scale programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in student placement, IT & ITES preferred.
• Proven track record in bulk/large-scale placements.
• Strong network with IT corporates, startups, and placement partners.
• Experience with skilling organisations / NGOs / college programs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end student placement activities for IT & ITES programs.
• Develop and implement placement strategies to improve conversion rates.
• Build and maintain relationships with IT companies, startups, MSMEs, and corporates.
• Identify new hiring partners and generate PAN India placement opportunities.
• Drive bulk hiring and large-scale placement campaigns for trained students.
• Collaborate with training teams to align skills with industry requirements.
• Organize campus drives, job fairs, and recruitment events (virtual & offline).
• Track placement data, hiring trends, and employer feedback.
• Manage and mentor the placement team to achieve targets.
• Ensure documentation and reporting in internal systems.

Skills

Placement leadership

Stakeholder management

Corporate partnerships

Team management

Event organization

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech / MBA in HR or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Placement Manager – IT & ITES

Location: Coimbatore

Department: Placement / Corporate Relations

Reports To: National Placement Head / Program Head

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Placement Manager to lead student placement initiatives for IT & ITES training programs (Data Analytics, AI, Web Designing, etc.). The candidate will be responsible for driving large-scale student placements, building strong corporate partnerships, and managing placement operations across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end student placement activities for IT & ITES domains across College Model programs.
• Develop and implement robust placement strategies to achieve high placement conversion rates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IT companies, startups, MSMEs, and large corporates.
• Identify new hiring partners and generate placement opportunities across PAN India.
• Drive bulk hiring and large-scale placement campaigns for trained students.
• Collaborate with training teams to align students’ skills with industry requirements.
• Organize campus drives, job fairs, and recruitment events (virtual & offline).
• Track and analyze placement data, hiring trends, and employer feedback.
• Manage and mentor the placement team, ensuring target achievement and productivity.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting in internal systems (e.g., DB/placement trackers).
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Program, Training, PMO) for smooth execution.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in student placement, preferably in IT & ITES sectors.
• Proven track record in bulk / large-scale student placements.
• Strong network and connections with IT corporates, startups, and placement partners.
• Experience working with skilling organizations / training institutes / NGOs / college programs.
• Excellent understanding of IT roles (Data Analyst, Web Developer, AI/ML, etc.).
• Strong team handling and leadership experience.
• Ability to work in a target-driven and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA / PGDM in HR or related field.
• Experience in handling multi-location placement operations.
• Exposure to government/CSR-funded skilling projects (preferred).