Program Manager

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Leap Program Manager to lead early career experiences for Leap Associates and Summer Interns in the US. You will manage cohorts through multi-week onboarding, collaborate with vendors and partners, and work with the Leap leadership team to ensure successful transitions into Fidelity's software engineering environment.

This role requires strong people management, coaching and feedback for young engineers, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–5 years of PM experience.
• Experience coaching and developing talent.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Experience managing direct reports, especially early career talent.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

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.
• Support ongoing engagement and development of Leap alumni.

Skills

People management

Program management

Coaching and feedback

Stakeholder management

Talent development

Onboarding

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

As the Leap Program Manager, you will help deliver early career experiences for our Leap Associates and Summer Interns. The Leap Program Manager role provides a unique opportunity to manage and develop US-based associates participating in the Fidelity Leap program. The Leap program is a global career program for recent university graduates launching their careers in software engineering.

You will collaborate closely with vendors, business partners, and the Leap leadership team, including the Director of Leap Curriculum and the Director of Leap US. Working as part of a broader team, you will ensure the success of large cohorts of new hires as they complete the multi-week onboarding program and transition into a career at Fidelity.

This role requires strong people management skills. You will serve as the direct manager for a group of Leap associates, providing coaching, feedback and support. Transitioning from school to a full-time role can be challenging, but you will play a critical role in setting associates up for success in Fidelity’s fast-paced technology environment.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• 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

The Value You Deliver

• 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

The Team

The Leap US team is a critical part of the Enterprise Technology (ET) Learning and Development organization, which is a part of the ET HR organization. The Leap US team is responsible for end-to-end program management of the Leap program implementation in the US. The Leap program also operates in Ireland and India.