Head – Placement and Corporate Engagement

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)

Location:

Reporting To:

About TAPMI:

Manipal

Position Overview:

Head – Placement and Corporate Engagement

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.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Placement and internship success rates across programs.
• Growth in number and quality of recruiter partnerships.
• Diversity in roles, sectors, and compensation outcomes.
• Employer satisfaction and brand recall.
• Frequency and impact of corporate engagement events.

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.

Work Mode:

Full-time position with inter-campus travel between Manipal and Bengaluru.

Application Process:

Interested candidates may send their applications to careers.tapmiblr@manipal.edu

Last date for submitting the application: 3rd November 2025.