National Placement Head

Job Description: National Placement Head

Organization: Anudip Foundation
Location: Any Metro City, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The National Placement Head will lead and drive Anudip Foundation’s placement strategy at a national level, with a focus on scaling employment outcomes for over 100,000 beneficiaries annually. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in corporate partnerships, workforce development, and large-scale placement operations across sectors such as IT/ITES, BFSI, E-commerce, and emerging digital industries (Java, Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Annotation, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Design, Customer Support, and GCC roles)

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement national-level placement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive annual placement targets exceeding 100,000 beneficiaries.
• Identify emerging industry trends and align training-to-placement pathways accordingly, especially in digital, technology, and STEM domains. (Java, Python, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Data Annotation, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Design, Customer Support, and GCC roles)

2. Corporate Partnerships & Networking

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with leading corporates across IT/ITES, BFSI, E-commerce, and other sectors.
• Position Anudip Foundation as a preferred recruitment partner for digital, technology, IT-enabled and STEM-related roles.
• Establish long-term engagement models with key employers.

3. Placement Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end placement lifecycle including employer engagement, candidate matching, interviews, and onboarding.
• Ensure high placement conversion rates and employer satisfaction.
• Standardize and implement SOPs to streamline placement processes across regions.
• Lead and manage a large geographically distributed placement team across India.

4. Internal Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Academic, Content, and Operations teams to align training programs with industry requirements.
• Provide feedback loops to improve curriculum based on employer needs, especially in emerging technologies and STEM learning areas.
• Ensure seamless coordination across regional teams for placement delivery.

5. Planning & Performance Management

• Develop and monitor weekly, monthly, and quarterly placement plans.
• Track KPIs, metrics, and outcomes to ensure target achievement.
• Drive data-driven decision-making and reporting mechanisms.

6. Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure adherence to organizational SOPs and placement guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and governance.

Key Requirements

Educational Qualification

• MBA / Postgraduate degree, B.Tech / M.Tech or equivalent in any discipline

Experience

• 15–20 years of experience in corporate partnerships, business development, and large-scale placement operations
• Proven track record in managing national-level placement programs or talent acquisition initiatives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of current technological trends, emerging job roles, and business environments
• Good knowledge of emerging technologies and STEM learning ecosystems
• Excellent strategic thinking and execution capabilities
• Proven experience in managing large, multi-location teams
• Exceptional networking and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Data-driven approach with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Key Success Metrics

• Achievement of annual placement targets (100,000+ beneficiaries)
• Number and quality of corporate partnerships
• Placement conversion rates and retention outcomes
• Employer satisfaction and repeat hiring partnerships
• Alignment of training programs with industry demand

Why Join Anudip Foundation?

• Opportunity to lead large-scale national impact in skilling and livelihoods
• Work with top corporates across multiple sectors
• Drive meaningful change by enabling sustainable careers for youth

Note: The role requires frequent travel and strong cross-functional coordination across India.