Young Talent Programme Manager

CelcomDigi; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CelcomDigi seeks a Young Talent Programme Manager to design, govern and deliver the end-to-end Young Talent Programme, guiding onboarding, development journeys, rotations, performance management, and transition to permanent roles.

The role partners with Talent Acquisition, Employer Brand & Experience, and business leaders to attract, select, and place graduates, while shaping learning experiences for measurable growth across the programme.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in HR, talent management, learning & development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing a programme end‑to‑end.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Experience with early‑career talent programmes (graduate, internship or leadership development) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, govern, and deliver the Young Talent Programme end‑to‑end.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Employer Brand & Experience to attract and select talent.
• Create onboarding experiences and meaningful participant engagement.
• Develop structured learning journeys with external providers for development.
• Oversee rotations, performance reviews, and career placement.

Skills

Programme management

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Communication & facilitation

Learning & development

Job description

Job Description

The Young Talent Programme (YTP) Manager is responsible for the design, governance, and end-to-end delivery of the organisation's Young Talent Programme, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience from attraction and onboarding through development, rotations, performance management, and transition into permanent roles.

Responsibilities

Programme Design & Governance

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the Young Talent Programme framework, including programme structure, development journeys, rotation models, competency requirements, milestones, and success measures.
• Establish programme governance, policies, processes, and standards to ensure consistent delivery and participant experience.
• Define clear career pathways and progression criteria to support participants' long-term growth within the organisation.
• Benchmark against market practices and emerging talent trends to ensure the programme remains relevant, competitive, and future‑focused.

Talent Attraction & Selection

• Partner with Talent Acquisition team to develop and execute attraction strategies that position the organisation as an employer of choice for young talent.
• Support the design and delivery of selection methodologies, including assessments, interviews, assessment centres, and evaluation criteria to identify high‑potential candidates.
• Collaborate with Employer Brand & Experience team to establish and maintain relationships with universities, educational institutions, and external partners to strengthen the young talent pipeline.
• Represent the organisation at career fairs, campus engagements, networking events, and employer branding initiatives.

Onboarding & Participant Experience

• Design and deliver engaging onboarding experiences that accelerate integration, build organisational connections, and support early success.
• Create meaningful and memorable participant experiences that foster engagement, belonging, and connection to the organisation's culture and purpose.
• Act as the primary point of contact for programme participants, providing guidance, support, and advocacy throughout their programme journey.

Learning & Development

• Curate and manage structured learning journeys that support functional, leadership and behavioural development.
• Partner with Capability Development team, business leaders, and external providers to deliver impactful development solutions.
• Facilitate learning interventions, capability‑building initiatives, and experiential development opportunities aligned to programme objectives.
• Track participant progress and development outcomes, ensuring learning experiences translate into measurable capability growth.

Rotation Management

• Design and oversee rotation experiences that provide meaningful exposure, development opportunities, and business impact.
• Collaborate with business leaders and managers to secure rotation placements and establish clear development objectives and performance expectations.

Performance & Talent Development

• Conduct regular coaching conversations, development check‑ins, and performance reviews to support participant growth and success.

Stakeholder & Programme Management

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, people managers, HR teams, learning partners, and external stakeholders to ensure programme success.
• Own programme budget, reporting, and governance, tracking KPIs such as retention, engagement, and conversion‑to‑permanent rates.

Transition & Career Placement

• Partner with business leaders, Talent Acquisition, and HR stakeholders to facilitate successful participant placement into permanent roles.
• Support workforce planning discussions to identify suitable career opportunities for programme participants.

Requirements

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in HR, talent management, learning & development, or a related field, with prior exposure to graduate/young talent programmes preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing a programme or portfolio end‑to‑end.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing across multiple functions.
• Experience working with early‑career talent, graduate programmes, internship programmes, management trainee programmes, or leadership development initiatives is highly preferred.
• Experience representing an organisation externally through university engagement, employer branding initiatives, or talent attraction activities is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong programme and project management skills, with the ability to design, implement, and govern structured programmes with clear milestones, outcomes, and accountability.
• Creative mindset with the ability to design engaging participant experiences that inspire, develop, and retain young talent while balancing operational excellence and programme objectives.
• Confident and engaging communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills, comfortable interacting with diverse audiences, including students, programme participants, business leaders, and senior management.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships across all levels of the organisation.

Next Steps

At CelcomDigi, we aspire to be Malaysia’s leading telco-tech company — the nation’s digital growth engine — powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It’s about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference. If you're driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team.

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