Associate Manager - Career Services

Management Level: 8 – Associate Manager Location: Gurugram, NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad Must have skills: Enterprise Sales, Career Services, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Relations, Enterprise Solutioning, Enterprise Sales Strategy, Good to have skills: Pre-sales & Proposal Support, RFP, Solutioning, Business presentations, Negotiation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Client Relationship Management Experience: 8+ years of experience is required Educational Qualification: Master's degree Preferred Job Overview The Associate Manager Career Services provides strategic leadership for Learnvantage's career outcomes function, with full ownership of internship and placement success across programs. This position is responsible for delivering superior placement outcomes by building impactful industry partnerships, enhancing employer engagement, and aligning talent supply with evolving market demand. The leader shapes long-term placement strategy, influences program design through market intelligence, and drives scalable, sustainable talent pipelines in collaboration with global organizations. The role requires strong executive presence, a deep industry network, and a results-driven mindset aligned with Learnvantage’s mission of developing future-ready professionals. Key Responsibilities: Provide end-to-end leadership for internships and placements across Learnvantage programs, ensuring consistent delivery of agreed outcomes. Define and execute placement strategy aligned with organizational goals, market trends, and learner aspirations. Build and sustain senior-level relationships with product companies, global enterprises, system integrators, and high-growth startups. Position Learnvantage as a trusted talent partner by delivering industry-relevant, diverse, and high-quality talent pipelines. Drive initiatives focused on diversity hiring, employability enhancement, and inclusive talent development. Partner closely with academic, product, and delivery teams to provide market insights that inform curriculum design and continuous improvement. Track hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and emerging skills to proactively identify new placement opportunities. Strengthen employer branding and engagement through strategic use of digital platforms, thought leadership, and events. Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications: Graduate with 8 years of progressive experience in career services, placements, talent acquisition, or workforce development; master's degree preferred. Prior EdTech experience is required. Proven track record of delivering premium placement outcomes, especially within technology and/or management domains. Strong executive-level industry network and demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders. Strategic thinker with strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Experience leveraging digital and social platforms for employer engagement and brand positioning. About Us Backed by a $1 billion investment over three years, Accenture launched its LearnVantage business in March 2024, providing comprehensive learning and training services to help organizations reskill and upskill their people and achieve greater business results in the AI economy. Powered by an AI-native platform, Accenture LearnVantage offers learning strategy and design, personalized learning experiences, learning managed services and certifications, all supported by a robust partner network and access to more than 2,000 mentors around the world. 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