Management Level: 9 – Specialist/Team Lead  Location: Hyderabad Must have skills: Career services, Career Counseling, Career outreach, Placement Support, Industry Networking/Corporate Connects, Career Counseling & Student Mentoring  Good to have skills: Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Event Planning (Job Fairs, Employer Sessions), Data Management & Reporting, Alumni Engagement for Placements, CRM Tools  Experience: 6+ years of experience is required  Educational Qualification: Graduate from any stream   Job Overview:  We are seeking an experienced Specialist/Team Lead – Career Services to lead corporate partnerships, hiring engagement, and placement outcomes for trainees across AI, Full Stack Development, Java, Cloud, other technology and Management domains. This role focuses on building enterprise hiring relationships, driving structured placement programs, and delivering strong career outcomes for fresh graduates and early-career professionals within the Indian edtech and technology ecosystem.  Key Responsibilities  Build, manage, and grow enterprise and corporate hiring partnerships across AI, FSD, Java, Cloud, allied technology and Management domains to ensure a consistent hiring pipeline.  Engage with HR leaders, talent acquisition teams, and hiring managers to understand entry-level and early-career hiring requirements and workforce needs.  Position and sell career services and talent solutions, negotiating enterprise partnerships, MOUs, and bulk or exclusive hiring arrangements.  Plan and execute on-campus, virtual, and hybrid placement drives in collaboration with training and academic teams.  Own the end-to-end placement lifecycle including candidate screening, shortlisting, interview coordination, assessments, offer rollouts, and joining closure.  Track, analyze, and report placement metrics such as offers, joins, compensation benchmarks, and employer engagement performance.  Maintain strong post-placement relationships with employers to drive repeat hiring, renewals, and account expansion.  Stay abreast of hiring trends, in-demand skills, salary benchmarks, and market movements through industry networking and recruitment platforms.  Mentor and guide trainees on job applications, interview preparation, offer management, and onboarding readiness.  Collaborate with internal leadership, delivery, and academic teams to continuously enhance employability frameworks and placement success.  Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:  Graduate with 6+ years of experience in career services, placements, corporate relations, enterprise hiring, or talent acquisition.  Prior EdTech experience is required.  Prior experience in skilling, staffing, recruitment, or technology hiring ecosystems is strongly preferred.  Proven ability to manage enterprise or large-scale placement programs and close structured hiring partnerships.  Strong enterprise sales and relationship management skills with HR leaders and hiring managers.  Hands-on experience using LinkedIn, job portals, CRM or ATS tools, and Google Workspace for outreach, tracking, and reporting.  Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management capabilities.  Results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple enterprise accounts and placement targets.   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. For more information, please visit www.accenture.com/learnvantage

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