Leap Program Manager: Shape Early Career Engineers

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments seeks a Leap Program Manager to lead early career software engineers through onboarding and growth within the Leap program. You will coach, assess, and develop a cohort of associates and interns, collaborating with Leap leadership, vendors, and business partners to deliver structured, high-impact experiences in a fast-paced technology environment.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, talent development, and strong organizational skills to navigate ambiguity while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with 3 to 5 years of relevant project/program management experience; directly related to Human Resources is preferred
• Proven ability to develop, coach, assess and inspire talent, providing constructive feedback and support
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Experience managing and coaching direct reports, especially early career talent
• Experience assessing employee performance and providing performance feedback
• Demonstrated program and/or project management
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• Ability to prioritize multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment; highly flexible and adaptable
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and creating a positive team culture

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach and assess early career software engineers as they transition into their first professional role
• Drive the success of the Leap program through program management and other project work as required
• Support ongoing engagement and development of Leap alumni

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Program management

Coaching talent

Performance feedback

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Team culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Fidelity Investments seeks a Leap Program Manager to lead early career software engineers through onboarding and growth within the Leap program. You will coach, assess, and develop a cohort of associates and interns, collaborating with Leap leadership, vendors, and business partners to deliver structured, high-impact experiences in a fast-paced technology environment.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, talent development, and strong organizational skills to navigate ambiguity while