Vice President, Early Careers Program Manager

VICE PRESIDENT, EARLY CAREERS PROGRAM MANAGER

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Early Careers Program Manager to join our People Team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing early career talent programs, including interns and analyst initiatives. This role partners with business leaders, People Team, and learning teams to attract, develop, and retain top early career talent across the organization. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with business sponsors, HR partners, and senior leadership to align program goals with business needs.
• Provide advisory support on performance management, headcount planning, and talent development.
• Regularly engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, understand their needs, and incorporate their input into program improvements and strategic planning.

Talent Development And Coaching:

• Partner with Learning & Development to deliver training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Guide early careers talent through career progression, mobility, and performance cycles.

Program Design And Execution:

• Design, implement, and improve talent development programs for early career professionals to support BNY’s goal of building future-ready talent .
• Oversee all aspects of assigned early careers programs including onboarding, placement, performance management, training and development, off-boarding, and leadership communications, ensuring seamless delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

Innovation And Process Improvement:

• Generate ideas and lead process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing program effectiveness, efficiency, and participant experience across different talent segments, in alignment with the BNY’s principle to Spark Progress.

Performance Monitoring And Reporting:

• Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess program impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, ensuring data-driven decision-making.

Program Culture And Inclusion:

• Foster an inclusive and engaging program culture that supports BNY’s pillar to Power our Culture by elevating the experience and sense of belonging for all talent, with a focus on early career engagement.

Industry Trends And Best Practices:

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in talent development, recruiting, and early career engagement, applying a Stay Curious mindset to innovate and adapt programs accordingly.

Leadership And Collaboration:

• Act as a role model and leader within the talent development and early careers teams, promoting collaboration and trust consistent with the Thrive Together principle. 

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• 8-10 years of Early Careers Program Management, People Business Partnering, Learning and Development or other HR related experience
• Experience designing and managing talent development programs across multiple talent segments, including early careers.
• Proven success in engaging early career talent, with knowledge of their unique needs and motivations.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, recruiting, and business leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop talent, fostering career growth and alignment with organizational goals.
• Track record of driving process improvements and innovation in talent programs, supported by data and KPIs.

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Our Benefits And Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments & safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.