LinkedIn just released its annual Jobs on the Rise list for Pune, highlighting the 10 fastest-growing jobs in the city over the past three years. The ranking, based on job market trends, reflects the growing demand for roles in artificial intelligence, business strategy, and digital transformation, as well as the resurgence of travel and sustainability-related sectors.
Leading the list is Strategy Manager, a role focused on business planning and long-term growth. It is highly demanded in the business consulting, IT services, and technology sectors, and 67% of jobs are available in hybrid settings.
The second fastest-growing job is Artificial Intelligence Engineer, responsible for developing AI models. This role is in demand in IT services, technology, and healthcare, with 30% of jobs available remotely and 23% in hybrid mode.
The full list offers insights into job trends, industry demand, and key skills required for professionals looking to advance their careers in Pune’s evolving job market.
Pune Emerging as a GCC Hub
Beyond job growth, Pune is rapidly becoming a key hub for global capability centres (GCCs), attracting multinational corporations that seek skilled professionals and a strong business ecosystem.
Major companies, including Siemens DISW, Barclays, BMC Software, T-Systems, IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, and Infosys, have set up their GCCs in the city.
In November, TransUnion, a global leader in information and insights, expanded its GCC presence in Pune by opening a 59,307-square-foot facility in Panchshil Business Park.
Eric Hess, executive vice president of global operations at TransUnion, highlighted Pune’s strong talent pool and growing startup culture.
“Pune is home to top-tier educational institutions, a vibrant startup culture, and a steady pipeline of skilled professionals. These factors make it the perfect place to expand our capabilities and deliver exceptional services,” he said.
The job market in Pune is experiencing significant expansion across multiple sectors.
A user on LinkedIn’s blog commented, “Pune’s job market is booming with roles like EHS Managers (sustainability), Data Managers, and BIM Architects (digital transformation). With more GCCs opening, opportunities are expanding.”
What About Other GCC Hubs in India?
According to LinkedIn’s survey, AI Engineer is one of the fastest-growing job roles in multiple cities across India. In Bengaluru, it ranks third, with high demand in IT services, technology, and business consulting sectors.
Professionals in this role work on AI model development and training, requiring skills in LLMs, deep learning, and NLP. Work flexibility is limited, with only 6% of positions remote and 31% offering hybrid options.
The job ranks fourth in Hyderabad, where there is a similar demand for AI expertise in IT services, technology, and consulting sectors. The role involves developing AI-driven solutions to complex problems, and key skills remain LLM, deep learning, and NLP.
Remote opportunities are slightly higher at 9%, while 20% of roles offer hybrid work settings.
In Delhi, Artificial Intelligence Engineer is the sixth most in-demand job. The technology, IT services, and business consulting sectors continue to hire AI professionals who specialise in enhancing system performance through AI applications. This city offers more remote work flexibility at 25%, though hybrid availability is lower at 13%.
