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We are hiring a Program Manager (Engineering Talent Programs) who will own, evolve, and execute the ongoing management of our REACH Engineering Apprenticeship program. You will be a key partner in driving the program in alignment with the business. You will partner across multiple orgs within HR and Engineering to hire, onboard, and grow non-traditional talent into our engineering org. Along the way, you will meet individuals from all different career paths and take part in helping change the way the industry hires and trains top talent. To learn more about the program, please visit: careers.linkedin.com/reach.
While the primary focus of this role will be on the REACH apprenticeship program, this role will also have the opportunity to drive and support other Emerging Talent programs that invest in future talent for the Engineering organization.
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated program management excellence and partnered on complex, cross-functional initiatives. They are eager to jump in, try new things, and wear many hats. They must be at ease working cross-functionally, delivering under tight deadlines, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment and working with talent of all levels.
If you have a track record of delivering through strong relationships and exceptional communication, building and championing talent, and achieving results then this role is for you.
This role will be based in Sunnyvale.
At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a Linkedin office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together.
Responsibilities
• Design and execute initiatives and provide support to REACH and other Engineering Emerging Talent programs that invest in developing future talent for the organization.
• Manage program plans and drive and facilitate as needed for program efforts and operations. Examples include centralized REACH promotions , apprentice onboarding, community events, participant surveys, and other strategic and rhythm of business initiatives.
• Navigate and partner with HR on nuanced, one-off, and/or difficult situations and conversations with program participants
• Draft and manage program communications and questions, and maintain various program websites.
• Own and monitor the budget across the REACH program.
• Leverage your understanding of the organization to help formalize and evolve recurring processes that are embedded into the rhythm of business
• Create and maintain best practices, resources, and playbooks that enable consistency and efficiency across the program.
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional partners, including HR, Talent Acquisition, Communications, Finance, and others. Facilitate across designated teams to monitor dependencies and deliver program components on time
• Drive program evaluation against success criteria, identify opportunities for improvement, and escalate risks and issues as identified
• Partner with PM team and TA on other Engineering Emerging Talent programs.
Basic Qualifications
• 4+ years of project management or related professional experience
• Background in managing multiple, concurrent work streams of varying complexity
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners, including HR, Talent Acquisition, Communications, Finance, and others
• Experience working with talent of all levels in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or GSuite
Preferred Qualifications
• BA / BS degree or related work experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously with great attention to detail
• Ability to navigate difficult and nuanced talent-related situations and conversations
• Ability to logically and efficiently structure ambiguous problems and identify recommended next steps
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision
• Comfort with presenting or facilitating in front of a large group
• Experience with talent development or DIBs programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative relationship building style
• Distinguished written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with taking initiative, working autonomously, and identifying solutions
Suggested Skills
• Project/Program Management
• Talent Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Tracking
Linkedln is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $89,000 to $145,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.
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