Program Manager, Early in Career

Overview

The Program Manager, Early in Career (EIC), will own the strategy, design, and execution of enterprise-wide programs for recent graduates and MBA hires. This includes rotational programs (undergraduate: 2 years, MBA: 3 years), intern lifecycle management, and early-career hiring playbooks for local sites. The role is critical for building leadership pipelines and strengthening our employer brand across target schools.

• MBA Rotational Program:
  Design and deliver a high-touch experience for MBA associates, including rotational planning and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate rotational moves ensuring exposure to VP/GM-level experiences.
• Develop policies for rotational compensation and annual merit cycles.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) to identify target schools, manage recruitment events, and organize interview days with senior leadership.
• Measure program effectiveness (size, retention, engagement, promotion rate) and recommend improvements.
• Undergraduate Rotational Program:
  Define program strategy, including target schools and branding initiatives.
• Create structured functional rotations (Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, etc.).
• Partner with TA for campus recruitment and strengthen school partnerships.
• Track and report success metrics; implement enhancements.
• Early Career Site Hiring:
  Develop a hiring playbook for early-career talent at local sites, enabling HR teams to recruit engineering and supply chain talent effectively.

This role may also be asked to provide guidance and oversight (direct or indirect) to junior team members, including interns, ensuring quality deliverables and fostering their professional development through coaching and feedback.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 7-10 years of experience in talent management, campus recruiting, or leadership development programs.
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, organizing, and executing initiatives to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of objectives.
• Proven ability to design and manage enterprise-level programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in program measurement and continuous improvement.

• Experience in a global manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with rotational program design and early-career talent strategies.
• Preferred PMP or related PM certification.

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

Base salary range: $91,600 to $130,000

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

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