Program Manager, Learning and Development (Early Careers)

GXO Logistics•Remote, OH

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About The Position

The Program Manager, Learning & Development (Early Careers) designs and manages programs that attract, develop, and retain emerging talent across the organization. The role partners with Talent Acquisition, HR, and business leaders to deliver learning experiences for interns, recent graduates, and other early-career professionals. Responsibilities include overseeing onboarding, development programs, mentoring initiatives, and career pathways; measuring program effectiveness; and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a strong program manager passionate about developing talent and building a pipeline of future leaders. GXO offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and more. GXO is an Equal Opportunity employer, including Disabled/Veterans. Employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO's COVID safety policies. Applicants who receive a conditional offer may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
At least 1 year of experience in a learning and development role.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience in a learning and development role.
Experience designing and managing graduate, internship, rotational, or emerging talent programs.
Experience working within large, matrixed, global organizations.
Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders without direct authority.
Experience leading cohort-based development programs and learning events.
Strong change management and communication planning experience.
Background in supply chain or other operational environments.
Experience in program design, facilitation, instruction, and development planning.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve the AmAPAC Early Careers strategy, including graduate, internship, and rotational development programs.
Partner with business leaders, HR, Talent Acquisition, and functional stakeholders to build sustainable talent pipelines supporting current and future business needs.
Own the end-to-end participant experience, from onboarding through program completion and career progression.
Create structured development journeys to accelerate early-career talent readiness, engagement, performance, and retention.
Collaborate with business leaders to identify rotational assignments, stretch opportunities, and experiential learning experiences.
Partner with leaders and managers to support participant development, performance discussions, and career planning.
Develop communication strategies, program governance, timelines, and reporting processes for regional program execution.
Facilitate program touchpoints, workshops, onboarding experiences, development events, and cohort engagement activities.
Analyze talent and program metrics, including retention, internal mobility, promotion rates, participant engagement, and career progression, to identify trends and opportunities.
Gather feedback from participants, managers, and stakeholders and use it to improve programs.
Advise business leaders on early-career talent development, emerging talent trends, and workforce readiness strategies.