ITM Group - Placement Head

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.
• 815 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.