- Company Name
- Western Digital
- Job Title
- Program Manager, Early Career Talent
- Job Description
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Job title: Program Manager, Early Career Talent
Role Summary: Own the design, execution, and continuous improvement of global early‑career and internship programs. Partner with Recruiting, OD & Learning, Marketing, and business leaders to deliver inclusive, scalable experiences that align with workforce and business priorities.
Expections: Deliver end‑to‑end program lifecycle, ensuring high engagement, measurable impact, and alignment with organizational goals. Prioritize operational excellence while fostering a supportive environment for interns and early‑career hires.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and enhance global internship/early‑career program frameworks and curricula (professional skills, leadership, business acumen).
- Execute onboarding, orientation, learning sessions, events, and off‑boarding for program participants.
- Manage program operations: logistics, scheduling, vendor coordination, budgeting, and speaker management.
- Serve as primary liaison for interns/managers, tracking progress, engagement, and performance.
- Create and deliver program metrics, presentations, and data‑driven insights.
- Collaborate with OD & Learning to align skill development and coaching.
- Partner with Marketing to build program brand, promotion, and campus presence.
- Facilitate workshops, live sessions, and presentations to diverse audiences.
Required Skills:
- 3+ years program management in early‑career, internship, or university relations.
- Strong project planning, execution, stakeholder management, and measurement abilities.
- Cross‑functional collaboration experience with recruiting, learning, communications, and business leaders.
- Public speaking and facilitation competence; able to present to large groups and executives.
- Event planning, vendor management, and budget oversight.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; inclusive engagement mindset.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Education, or related field (preferred).
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP) is a plus.