Future Leader Development Associate, Program Management
About The Position
The Future Leadership Development Program (FLDP) Associate, Program Management is an early-career leadership role designed to accelerate the development of high-potential talent through a structured, cross-functional rotational program. This two-year program includes four 6-month rotations across your specific functional area, and one rotation in a different key business area, providing hands-on experience, leadership exposure, and the opportunity to solve real business challenges that impact Blue Bird’s operations and strategic growth. FLDP Associates are expected to contribute meaningfully from day one, supporting projects, collaborating across functions, and building the foundational skills required to transition into full-time leadership-track roles upon program completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field
- 0–2 years of professional experience or completion of relevant internship
- Strong academic performance (preferred GPA ≥ 3.0)
- All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior internship experience, ideally within Blue Bird or relevant industry
- Interest in manufacturing, operations, or industrial environment
Responsibilities
- Support high-impact business projects and initiatives
- Rotate across multiple functions to gain enterprise-wide perspective
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve real-world business challenges
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership
- Participate in structured learning, mentorship, and leadership development
- Support project lifecycles by tracking project schedules, documenting milestones, and monitoring task completion.
- Coordinate team logistics by scheduling cross-functional meetings, preparing agendas, and capturing detailed minutes.
- Develop timelines and track action items and follow up with team members to ensure deliverables remain on schedule.
- Maintain project documentation including project plans, status dashboards, risk registers, and resource tracking sheets.
- Assist with risk identification by flags potential delays or bottlenecks to the primary Program Manager and provide recommendations to mitigate the problems.
- Gather and analyze data related to project budgets, timelines, and resource constraints to support reporting needs.
- Learn and apply methodologies and project tools used across Blue Bird's operational and corporate teams.
- Assist in Business Case development
- Identify critical paths and expedite projects as called upon
Benefits
- Continued Professional Development
- Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- 14 paid holidays
- vacation time
- 401k matching (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
