Head Placement and Corporate Engagement

As the Head of Placement and Corporate Engagement at T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), your role is crucial in providing strategic leadership and direction to placement and industry engagement initiatives at both the Manipal and Bengaluru campuses. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing comprehensive strategies, overseeing placements and internships, building partnerships with corporates, and leading various corporate-facing initiatives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and implement comprehensive placement and corporate engagement strategies aligned with institutional objectives. - Plan, coordinate, and oversee the full cycle of final placements and internships for MBA and BBA (Hons.) students across both campuses. - Build and sustain strategic partnerships with corporates, start-ups, and global organizations across sectors. - Identify, empanel, and engage new recruiters to expand TAPMI's corporate network. - Conceptualize and lead corporate-facing initiatives such as industry conclaves, leadership talks, and campus engagement programs. - Collaborate with faculty and academic teams to align student skill development with evolving industry needs. - Lead, mentor, and manage placement teams across Manipal and Bengaluru to ensure seamless coordination and excellence in execution. - Track placement performance metrics and generate data-driven insights for continuous improvement. - Represent TAPMI in external forums, industry bodies, and HR networks to enhance brand visibility. **Qualifications & Experience:** - Postgraduate degree in Management or related field from a reputed institution. - 10-15 years of experience in corporate relations, placements, institutional partnerships, or talent acquisition. - Strong industry network, strategic orientation, and leadership capabilities. - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience in managing multi-campus teams and building long-term corporate alliances. In this full-time position, you will be required to travel between Manipal and Bengaluru campuses. If you believe you meet the qualifications and experience required for this role, you may send your application to careers.tapmiblr@manipal.edu before the deadline on 3rd November 2025.,