Early Career Program Manager - Remote, VA

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Reston, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for an Early Career Program Manager to join our team remotely in Virgina. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose Lead and execute Bowman’s Early Career Program, which includes internship, co-op, and entry-level talent initiatives. Drive early talent strategies through impactful branding, event planning, intern programming, ambassador training, digital outreach, and high-touch candidate engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources, communications, business administration, or related field.
Five or more (5+) years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including ownership of early career, internship/co-op, or university recruiting programs.
Experience designing and managing intern/co-op conversion pipelines and early talent engagement strategies.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., UKG, iCIMS), CRMs, and virtual engagement/event tools.
Strong MS Office and project management skills.
Willingness to travel up to 50% during peak event seasons (Fall/Spring).
Familiarity with OFCCP and EEO recruitment compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

Background in the AEC industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Report to and receive strategic direction and guidance from the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition.
Partner closely with the Business Leaders to align early career strategies with company-wide hiring goals, brand positioning, and workforce planning needs.
Operate with a high level of independence and accountability in managing and evolving Bowman’s early career programs.
Design and implement scalable and inclusive early career talent programs aligned with Bowman’s workforce needs and long-term hiring strategy.
Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to build and promote Bowman’s early career employment brand and value proposition.
Serve as a cross-functional partner to align early talent strategy with business priorities and workforce planning.
Develop, enhance, and manage Bowman’s internship, co-op, and entry-level programs from end to end.
Collaborate with hiring managers to forecast intern and co-op hiring needs, and coordinate full-cycle recruiting from requisition to onboarding.
Oversee the intern and co-op experience, including onboarding, learning opportunities, networking events, mentorship, and performance feedback.
Organize and manage early talent recruiting events, including university career fairs, virtual sessions, hackathons, and student organization partnerships.
Build and lead the Early Career Ambassador Program: recruit, train, and empower employees to represent Bowman at events and promote opportunities.
Partner with Marketing to create engaging early career branding content (e.g., videos, social posts, job spotlights) and ensure strong digital presence.
Establish and maintain pipelines with diverse colleges, universities, and professional organizations to attract underrepresented talent.
Track and report program KPIs such as candidate quality, offer acceptance rate, intern conversion, diversity outcomes, and source effectiveness.
Prepare and manage the early career program budget, including event logistics, swag, travel, training sessions, and candidate experience initiatives.
Leverage tools like CRMs, ATS (UKG/iCIMS), and engagement platforms to drive efficiency and visibility across recruiting and program operations.
Ensure recruiting practices align with compliance standards including OFCCP, EEO, and internal hiring policies.
Promote a culture of belonging and professional growth for early career professionals across the firm.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the business and talent acquisition function.