Talent Programs Manager: Internships & Early Talent

Bain & Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Fitness reimbursements

Job summary

Bain & Company in Chicago seeks a Manager, Recruiting Programs & Internships to own a portfolio of internship and early-identification programs. You will lead strategy, execution, and partner with stakeholders firm-wide to deliver exceptional candidate experiences.

You will mentor teammates, guide program design, and apply innovative recruiting approaches, including AI-enabled workflows. Hybrid work with occasional evenings and travel expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of campus recruiting experience.
• Previous experience managing direct reports strongly preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of sourcing technology, talent strategy, and market trends.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across multiple levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience developing presentations and executive-ready materials.
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to represent Bain externally with candidates and university partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and travel as business needs require.
• Passion for recruiting marketing, program design, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution for a portfolio of internship and early-identification recruiting programs.
• Translate high-level objectives into actionable project plans while proactively identifying and managing risks, dependencies, and changing business priorities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and office partners, building trusted relationships and driving alignment across teams.
• Lead stakeholder meetings, develop recommendations, and communicate program updates through clear, audience-focused presentations and written communications.
• Analyze program performance and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and candidate experience.
• Leverage AI and other technologies to automate workflows, improve productivity, and enhance program delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating best practices and introducing innovative approaches to recruiting programs.
• Coach and support junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities while fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Contribute to broader recruiting initiatives and firm activities as business needs require.

Skills

Campus recruiting

People management

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Sourcing technology

Executive-ready materials

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bain & Company in Chicago seeks a Manager, Recruiting Programs & Internships to own a portfolio of internship and early-identification programs. You will lead strategy, execution, and partner with stakeholders firm-wide to deliver exceptional candidate experiences.

You will mentor teammates, guide program design, and apply innovative recruiting approaches, including AI-enabled workflows. Hybrid work with occasional evenings and travel expected.