NA University Programs Lead - Intern & Graduate Experience

HP; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in North America is seeking a Programs Lead to design, deliver, and continuously improve internship and graduate programs across multiple sites. You will own roadmaps, partnerships with recruiters and leaders, and deliver an inclusive participant experience from onboarding to placement.

Responsibilities include executive engagement, program governance, and analytics to measure outcomes and drive decisions. This role reports to the Global Director, University Recruiting & Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Education, Human Resources or related field.
• 5 years of experience in program management, recruiting program management, early careers program management, stakeholder management, talent development, HR, or a related field.
• Experience managing large-scale programs, internship, graduate, leadership development, or early career programs, or other program delivery.
• Strong project and program management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience presenting to executive audiences and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to measure program outcomes and drive decision-making.
• Developing experience using AI to automate, create, and simplify processes, documentation, reporting, and program delivery.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship management skills.
• Experience working within a global organization.
• Knowledge of university recruiting, workforce planning, and talent pipeline strategies.
• Experience managing budgets and executive reporting.
• Familiarity with recruiting systems, talent platforms, and HR technologies.
• Experience leading large-scale change and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of North America intern and graduate programs.
• Develop and execute annual program roadmaps aligned to enterprise talent objectives.
• Ensure a consistent and inclusive participant experience across all participating sites and organizations.
• Manage intern and graduate lifecycle activities including onboarding, engagement, development, recognition, and offboarding.
• Lead intern conversion planning in partnership with recruiters, workforce planners, and business leaders.
• Partner with executives and HR leaders to align talent needs with program execution.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Analytical skills

AI in processes

Collaboration

Global experience

University recruiting

Budget management

Executive reporting

Recruiting systems

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

HP in North America is seeking a Programs Lead to design, deliver, and continuously improve internship and graduate programs across multiple sites. You will own roadmaps, partnerships with recruiters and leaders, and deliver an inclusive participant experience from onboarding to placement.

Responsibilities include executive engagement, program governance, and analytics to measure outcomes and drive decisions. This role reports to the Global Director, University Recruiting & Programs.