Emerging Talent Manager – Global Technology & Operations

Imea; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein in Nashville seeks a strategic, organized Program Manager to lead our rotational development and internship program, shaping early‑career talent and future leaders.

You’ll design, execute, and continuously enhance rotations, drive campus recruitment, manage mentoring, onboarding, and stakeholder relationships, and partner with IT, Operations and HR to deliver ongoing development and executive-facing presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in program management or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and continuously enhance a rotational development and internship program aligned with business priorities.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to build a sustainable early‑career talent pipeline.
• Lead end‑to‑end rotation cycles, including intake, evaluation, placements, and transitions.
• Design and manage mentoring models engaging junior staff and senior leaders.
• Deliver structured onboarding and orientation experiences for new Associates and interns.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, and external partners to provide ongoing development programs.
• Facilitate executive communication and presentations for program outcomes and milestones.
• Oversee campus recruiting strategy, career fairs, and employer branding efforts.
• Partner with Human Capital to plan targeted recruiting initiatives and events.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Zoom

Job description

Who You’ll Work With:

We are seeking a strategic, organized, self‑starter to join our Global Technology & Operations team at AllianceBernstein’s headquarters in Nashville, TN. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and continuously evolve a highly regarded rotational development and internship program that has been successfully growing since 2000.

The program’s success is driven by the collective engagement of executives, managers, and employees who generously contribute their time by attending career fairs, interviewing candidates, mentoring participants, and directly managing Associates and interns. Building strong relationships and effectively coordinating this cross‑organizational collaboration is central to the role. The Program Manager will work within the established framework of the program while thoughtfully adapting it to meet the needs of the local talent market. This role plays a critical part in developing and sustaining a robust talent pipeline for our corporate office and future leadership at AllianceBernstein.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Program Leadership: Design, execute, and continuously enhance a rotational development and internship program aligned with business priorities and long‑term talent strategy.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Develop and implement recruitment strategies in partnership with senior leadership and people team to build a sustainable early‑career talent pipeline.
• Program & Stakeholder Management: Lead end‑to‑end rotation cycles every six t months, including project intake, evaluation, executive approvals, placements, and post‑program transitions.
• Mentorship & Talent Development: Design and manage a two‑level mentoring model that engages both junior staff and senior leaders to support participant growth and engagement.
• Onboarding & Employee Experience: Deliver structured onboarding and orientation experiences that accelerate effectiveness and integration for new Associates and interns.
• Learning & Development: Collaborate with IT, Operations, and external partners to deliver ongoing professional development and educational programming.
• Executive Communication & Presentation: Facilitate end‑of‑rotation presentations for senior leadership and oversee graduation and recognition events.
• Campus & Early‑Career Engagement: Oversee campus recruiting strategy and execution, including career fairs, on‑campus events, and employer branding efforts.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with Human Capital to plan and execute targeted recruiting initiatives, such as hackathons, information sessions, and special events.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of program management expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for developing early‑career talent:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, with exposure to technology and/or operations environments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a positive and credible brand ambassador for the firm
• Proven project and program management experience, with strong organizational, leadership, and communication capabilities
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong collaborator with a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset
• Effective communicator with experience engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• High degree of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential and personnel‑related matters
• Strong attention to detail, creativity, and decision‑making skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools and learning management systems (e.g., Zoom, Brainshark, Workday Learning) is a plus
• Ability to coordinate and deliver multiple programs and initiatives concurrently
• Strong relationship‑building skills with executives, senior leaders, project managers, and early‑career talent
• Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
• Comfort managing a high volume of program participants and employee inquiries, including performance‑related discussions
• Strong sense of ownership and client‑focused mindset
• Confident written, verbal, and presentation skills

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it’s our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you’re producing thought‑provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you’re ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job‑related criteria.