Corporate Relations Manager

Job Description

About upGrad

Founded in 2015, upGrad is Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, Workforce

Development, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees,

study abroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working

professionals. Through its B2B arm, upGrad also provides enterprise training,

recruitment, and staffing services. With 10M+ learners across 100+ countries, 300+

global university partners, 2,500+ pathway connections, and 20,000+ recruitment

partners, upGrad continues to empower careers worldwide.

Learn more at www.upgrad.com.

About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven Placements & Corporate Relations Associate to

expand upGrad’s employer ecosystem and drive career outcomes for learners across

Data Science, Analytics, Digital Marketing and related domains. The role demands strong

industry outreach, stakeholder management and a sound understanding of hiring needs

in fast-growing digital fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand Employer Network: Identify, engage, and onboard companies to create

a strong and active hiring pipeline.

• Deepen Corporate Relationships: Build trusted partnerships with HR and

business leaders, ensuring consistent job opportunities.

• Match Learners to Roles: Coordinate with placement teams to align openings

with learner skills and program tracks.

• Gather Hiring Insights: Stay updated on industry requirements and translate

them into placement strategies.

• Monitor & Improve Outcomes: Track placement performance, streamline

processes, and drive higher conversion rates.

• Deliver on Targets: Achieve monthly and quarterly placement goals while

ensuring partner and learner satisfaction.

Requirements

• MBA preferred or equivalent relevant experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Corporate Relations, Recruitment, or

Placements, ideally in Education or tech domains.

• Strong network and understanding of hiring trends in Data Science, Analytics, and

Digital Marketing.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to operate in a dynamic, target-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

At upGrad, we’re building the careers of tomorrow. As a part of the Placements team,

you’ll work with leading employers, influence learner success at scale, and help shape

the future of workforce development.

• A high-impact role directly contributing to learner employability and success.

• Exposure to top corporate leaders and hiring teams across industries.

• A collaborative, fast-moving environment that rewards initiative, ownership, and

results.

• Strong career growth opportunities within placements and corporate partnerships

verticals.