Urgent Opening: Director Placement / Corporate Relations at Mumbai

Location: Mumbai
Organization: ITM Group of Institutions
Website: www.itm.edu

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Preferred Profile

• Master's Degree in Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 15 to 20 years of experience in Placements, Corporate Relations, Career Services, or Business Development, preferably within higher education.
• Strong network with recruiters, HR leaders, and corporate decision-makers.
• Proven track record of achieving placement targets for postgraduate programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing teams and driving institutional placement strategies.

About the Role

ITM Group of Institutions is seeking an experienced and result-oriented Placement Head PG Programs to lead placement and corporate relations activities for Postgraduate (PG) Programs. The role requires a strategic professional with strong industry connections, leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in driving placements, internships, and corporate engagement for management and specialized postgraduate programs.

Key Responsibilities

Placements & Career Services (PG)

• Lead and execute placement strategies for postgraduate students across various disciplines.
  • Drive final placements, summer internships, live projects, and Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).
  • Ensure achievement of placement targets in line with institutional goals and industry benchmarks.

Corporate Relations & Business Development

• Build and strengthen relationships with HR Heads, Talent Acquisition Leaders, Business Heads, CXOs, and industry stakeholders across leading organizations.
  • Expand and maintain a robust corporate network to create quality placement opportunities for PG students.
  • Identify emerging industry sectors and establish strategic partnerships for recruitment and internships.

Placement Planning & Execution

• Design and implement annual placement plans, recruitment calendars, and employer engagement strategies.
  • Manage end-to-end placement processes including company outreach, job postings, interview scheduling, offer management, and onboarding coordination.
  • Oversee campus, virtual, and hybrid recruitment drives.

Student Career Development

• Collaborate with academic teams to enhance student employability and industry readiness.
  • Facilitate aptitude training, mock interviews, group discussions, resume-building workshops, and career counseling sessions.
  • Mentor students on career planning and professional development.

Industry Engagement & Branding

• Organize leadership talks, industry conclaves, networking events, guest lectures, and corporate interactions.
  • Represent the institution at industry forums and professional networking platforms.
  • Strengthen the institution's employer brand and visibility among recruiters.

Alumni Relations

• Leverage alumni networks for placements, internships, mentorship programs, and industry collaborations.
  • Develop long-term engagement initiatives with alumni working across various sectors.

Reporting & Compliance

• Monitor placement performance metrics and prepare regular MIS reports and placement analytics.
  • Maintain placement records, employer databases, offer documentation, and accreditation-related reports.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.