Talent Programs Manager – Internships & Early Talent

Bain & Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company contribution

Paid time off

Premium medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Bain & Company is seeking a Manager, Recruiting Programs & Internships in New York to lead internship and early-identification recruiting programs. You will partner with stakeholders across the firm to deliver world-class experiences and build Bain's talent pipeline.

This hybrid role requires strategic thinking, strong execution, and mentorship of teammates. Expect collaboration across programs, travel as needed, and a focus on continuous improvement in candidate experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of campus recruiting experience.
• Direct reports management experience preferred.
• Excellent 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 experience

Managing direct reports

Interpersonal skills

Communication and program management

Sourcing technology & market trends

Stakeholder relationship building

Executive-ready presentations

Confidential information handling

Represent Bain externally

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Bain & Company is seeking a Manager, Recruiting Programs & Internships in New York to lead internship and early-identification recruiting programs. You will partner with stakeholders across the firm to deliver world-class experiences and build Bain's talent pipeline.

This hybrid role requires strategic thinking, strong execution, and mentorship of teammates. Expect collaboration across programs, travel as needed, and a focus on continuous improvement in candidate experiences.