Early Careers Program Manager

Aston Carter; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 31.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Zusammenfassung

Aston Carter is seeking an Early Careers Program Manager to design and scale global early career programs across multiple sites, including interns, grads, apprentices, managers, and volunteers. You will work with Talent Acquisition, People Ops, and global stakeholders to balance strategy with execution and build scalable frameworks.

The role covers end-to-end program design, delivery, and optimization, using data to drive decisions and improve effectiveness.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years designing scalable program processes and policies.
• Experience leading multi-site programs with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and optimize core program components for up to 1,000 participants.
• Coordinate orientation and pre-boarding across 12+ offices with People Ops.
• Manage 5-8 concurrent workstreams with timelines and quality.
• Deliver guidance via email, webinars, documentation, and trainings.
• Draft engagement emails and support marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with 50+ site leads and volunteer partners.
• Create program surveys in Qualtrics and analyze results.
• Identify root causes and drive operational efficiencies.

Tools

Workday

Qualtrics

Copilot

PowerAutomate

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Early Careers Program Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Program Analyst to support and scale our Global Early Career Programs. This role is responsible for the end-to-end design, delivery, and optimization of multi-site programs for interns, apprentices, new college grads, managers, and volunteers. You will work closely with Talent Acquisition, People Ops, and global stakeholders to balance strategy and execution, manage multiple workstreams, build scalable program frameworks, and use data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve core program components for up to 1,000 interns, new college grads, and apprentices, focusing on skills development, career and personal growth experiences, mentorship programs, hackathons, case competitions, community building, and social programming.
• Support the design and delivery of orientation and pre-boarding experiences across 12+ offices in partnership with People Ops teams.
• Manage 5-8 concurrent workstreams, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and quality standards are met.
• Act as a subject matter expert for managers, program participants, and site leads, delivering guidance through email, webinars, documentation, and live trainings.
• Support marketing and engagement campaigns by writing and sending engagement emails to program participants, managers, and key stakeholders.
• Support the strategy and execution of programming through 50+ site leads and volunteer partners.
• Create global program surveys in Qualtrics and evaluate program effectiveness and health through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Use data and research to identify root causes, optimize processes, and drive operational efficiencies.

Essential Skills

• 3 or more years of related experience.
• Experience designing, documenting, and maintaining scalable processes and policies.
• Leadership presence and credibility to engagetenured leaders and global stakeholders.
• Experience with ATS and HRIS systems, preferably Workday.
• Strong data analysis, agile execution, and process optimization capabilities.
• Proven experience managing multiple workstreams for mid to large-scale programs.
• Experience with event planning and logistics in a professional or programmatic setting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows environments.
• Experience in surveying tools, preferably Qualtrics.
• Proficiency in AI tools to automate workflows, including Copilot and PowerAutomate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to build and run multiple programs under competing deadlines.
• Strong consultative and relationship-building skills, partnering effectively across functions and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop reporting, metrics, and insights to inform business and program decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including delivering clear, compelling presentations.
• Creative, solutions-oriented thinker with strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.

Work Environment

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, matrixed environments, influences without authority, and turns strategy into measurable, operational impact. You will work across various offices, collaborating closely with People Ops teams and global stakeholders. The position requires managing multiple concurrent workstreams and delivering high-quality program components under tight deadlines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.