Placement Manager-DDU-GKY & Skill Development Projects

Job Title: Placement Manager – DDU-GKY & Skill Development Projects

Job Location: Moti Nagar Delhi
Department: Placement & Business Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–7 Years in Placement / Skill Development / DDU-GKY / Government Skill Projects

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Placement Manager to manage placement activities for candidates trained under DDU-GKY 2.0 and various Skill Development Programs.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with employers, identifying suitable job opportunities, organizing recruitment drives and interviews, and ensuring successful placement of trained candidates in relevant industries and job roles.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of the skill development and placement ecosystem, excellent employer networking skills, and a proven ability to achieve placement targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end placement activities for candidates trained under DDU-GKY 2.0 and Skill Development Projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with companies, employers, HR departments, recruiters and industry partners.
• Identify suitable employment opportunities based on candidates' skills, qualifications, training and job profiles.
• Generate new employer tie-ups and placement opportunities across relevant industries.
• Collect and understand employer manpower requirements and coordinate recruitment accordingly.
• Organize job fairs, recruitment drives, walk-in interviews, campus interviews and employer selection processes.
• Coordinate candidate shortlisting, interview scheduling, documentation and joining formalities.
• Ensure maximum conversion of trained candidates into successful placements and joining.
• Maintain regular communication with placed candidates and employers for joining and retention tracking.
• Track placement data, joining status, salary details, employer details and candidate retention.
• Prepare MIS reports, placement reports and project-related documentation within defined timelines.
• Coordinate with Training Centre, Mobilization, MIS and Project teams to achieve overall project placement targets.
• Ensure placement activities are aligned with DDU-GKY and applicable Skill Development Project guidelines/SOPs.
• Conduct regular market research to identify new employment sectors, job roles and salary opportunities.
• Build a strong employer database and continuously expand the placement network.
• Support the organization in achieving project-wise placement, joining and retention targets.
• Handle employer and candidate grievances related to the placement process.

Required Skills

• Strong Employer Relationship Management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong networking and business development abilities.
• Good knowledge of placement processes and recruitment practices.
• Understanding of DDU-GKY / Skill Development / Government-funded skilling projects.
• Ability to generate new placement opportunities and employer tie-ups.
• Strong follow-up and target-oriented approach.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Email and MIS reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and placement targets simultaneously.
• Strong team management and coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following will be preferred:

• DDU-GKY / DDU-GKY 2.0 Projects
• Skill Development Projects
• Government Skill Development Programs
• Placement-linked training projects
• Training & Placement organizations
• NSDC / State Skill Mission / PMKVY-related projects
• Recruitment / Staffing / Manpower Industry
• Corporate HR / Employer Relations
• Job Fairs and Campus Recruitment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of employer tie-ups generated
• Number of job opportunities generated
• Candidate interview and selection ratio
• Placement and joining percentage
• Average salary offered to candidates
• Candidate retention/continuation after joining
• Employer satisfaction
• Timely and accurate MIS/project reporting
• Achievement of project-wise placement targets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline is required.

MBA/PGDM in HR, Marketing, Business Development or a related field will be an added advantage.

Salary

₹17,000 – ₹57,000 per month, depending on experience, skills and project requirements.

Performance-based incentives may be provided for achieving placement and employer engagement targets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a target-oriented, proactive and well-connected placement professional who can independently develop employer networks and convert trained candidates into meaningful employment opportunities.

Candidates with strong experience in DDU-GKY, Skill Development Projects, Placement Management and Employer Tie-ups will be given preference.

Apply Now if you have the experience and skills to build strong industry connections and successfully place trained candidates in suitable employment opportunities.

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹58,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person