Senior Manager - Placements (Corporate Partnerships)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Manager-Placements
NAMTECH, Godhavi, Ahmedabad

About NAMTECH
NAMTECH is committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry by preparing students for successful careers through structured placement processes, strong corporate partnerships, and skill development initiatives.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Placements to lead end-to-end student placement operations, corporate relationship management, and career services at NAMTECH. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in campus placements, industry-academia collaboration, and building strategic partnerships with corporates to enhance student employability and placement outcomes.

Reporting to: DGM - Corporate Partnerships
Team Size: Will lead a team of placement coordinators/executives
Key Responsibilities

Corporate Relations & Placement Strategy
Build, nurture, and expand relationships with corporates for campus recruitment, internships, and live projects.
Develop and execute a comprehensive placement strategy aligned with institutional goals and evolving industry requirements.
Bring in new corporate clientele while strengthening existing partnerships to ensure a consistent recruitment pipeline.
Improve the quality of placements year-on-year in terms of company profile, role diversity, and average compensation offered.
Placement Operations
¢ Manage the complete placement process from corporate outreach and proposal submission to interview coordination, offer rollout, and follow-up.
¢ Plan, organize, and execute campus recruitment drives, internships, and final placement cycles.
¢ Prepare and maintain placement strategy documents, rules, and regulations, updating them annually as per evolving requirements.
¢ Maintain accurate placement data, reports, and documentation for institutional and regulatory purposes.
Student Engagement & Career Readiness
¢ Design and deliver skill development programs soft skills, communication, interview preparation, and mock interviews to enhance student employability.
¢ Counsel students to align their career aspirations and skill sets with market opportunities.
¢ Organize industry visits, guest lectures, and masterclasses to strengthen students' industry exposure.
¢ Encourage and coordinate student participation in assessments and training programs conducted by recruiters/trainers.
Stakeholder Management
¢ Collaborate closely with academic leadership, faculty, alumni relations, marketing, and admissions teams to align placement outcomes with broader institutional objectives.
¢ Act as the key liaison between the institution and industry for academia-industry collaboration initiatives.
¢ Represent the institution at industry forums, corporate meets, and placement-related events to build brand visibility.
Team & Process Management
¢ Lead, mentor, and manage a team of placement coordinators/executives.
¢ Ensure effective interdepartmental coordination for smooth functioning of the placement process.
¢ Continuously refine placement processes based on learnings from each recruitment cycle.
Candidate Requirements
Experience
¢ 10-15 years of progressive experience in student placements, corporate relations, and career services within the higher education sector.
¢ Proven track record of managing placements for a large student cohort (500+ students annually preferred).
¢ Demonstrated experience building and sustaining corporate partnerships across diverse industry sectors.
Education
¢ Postgraduate degree/diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field (PGDHRM/MBA preferred).
¢ A technical or engineering background is an added advantage, particularly for placements requiring cross-industry corporate outreach.
Skills & Competencies
¢ Strong corporate relationship management and key account handling skills.
¢ Excellent communication, public speaking, and stakeholder management abilities.
¢ Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with placement/CRM tracking tools.
¢ Strong analytical skills for placement data tracking and reporting.
¢ Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
¢ Fluency in English and Hindi required; additional regional language proficiency is a plus.
Location
Based at NAMTECH campus, Godhavi, Ahmedabad. Candidates open to relocation to Gujarat will be considered.