Vice President, Early Careers Program Manager

BNY Mellon•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BNY is seeking an Early Careers Program Manager to join its People, Engagement, & Impact team. The role is located in New York, NY or Lake Mary, FL, and owns delivery for assigned pathways or client groups across BNY’s Early Careers programs. The manager executes key program milestones, supports participants and managers, and drives operational excellence. The role also identifies and implements improvements that simplify work, strengthen execution, and use technology to improve processes and the participant experience. The position oversees program delivery from prehire engagement through onboarding, induction, learning and development, performance checkpoints, and completion. It serves as a primary contact for interns, analysts, and managers; coordinates activities and communications; enables managers and stakeholders; and executes cohort performance and talent-planning processes. The role also uses program data and feedback to improve delivery, maintains program documentation and reporting, and supports governance and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Five years of experience in early talent programs, recruiting, program management, learning, talent development, or a related field.
Experience owning and delivering programs or projects with accountability for execution and outcomes.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience improving processes and using data, reporting, and technology to strengthen delivery and efficiency.
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

Own delivery of assigned pathways or client groups across program milestones, including prehire engagement, onboarding, induction, learning and development, performance checkpoints, and program completion.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned interns, analysts, and managers, fostering engagement, resolving issues, and supporting a seamless experience.
Coordinate program activities, timelines, communications, and deliverables for assigned pathways or client groups.
Partner with managers to confirm role expectations, placement details, and participant support needs, and ensure smooth onboarding and transitions.
Support learning, engagement, and development experiences aligned with program objectives and core skill development.
Build effective working relationships with managers, business stakeholders, and partner teams.
Provide stakeholders with timely updates on milestones, participant progress, and items requiring action or escalation.
Support managers with guidance, communications, and tools to help create a strong experience for interns and analysts.
Facilitate recurring meetings to review upcoming deliverables, address issues, and drive follow-up actions.
Execute cohort performance processes, including goal tracking, feedback checkpoints, calibration support, and end-of-program evaluations.
Monitor participant progress, identify risks or support needs, and partner with managers and stakeholders to take timely action.
Maintain accurate documentation and follow-up actions related to performance and talent decisions.
Use program data, participant feedback, and operational insights to identify trends and improve participant experience and program delivery.
Identify process improvements, simplify activities, and standardize tools, templates, and ways of working to improve quality and efficiency.
Use technology and digital tools to improve processes, reduce manual effort, and support an efficient and engaging program experience.
Implement changes that improve execution and contribute practical solutions to the Early Careers team’s ways of working.
Maintain program documentation, reporting, and governance requirements, with a focus on quality, consistency, and compliance.