Regional Early Talent Development Manager - AMER

Digital Realty•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

You will lead the design, delivery, and scaling of our Early Talent Engagement programs across the region, building strong apprenticeship, internship, and early‑career pathways that support our data center operations workforce. This role blends strategy with hands‑on execution and requires close partnership with operations, HR, and external stakeholders to develop, engage, and convert early‑career talent while strengthening long‑term workforce pipelines.

Requirements

Experience building and scaling apprenticeship, internship, or early‑career workforce development programs, ideally in technical, engineering, or data center environments
Proven ability to partner effectively with operations, HR, talent acquisition, and senior leaders
Experience designing career pathways, workforce pipelines, and long‑term talent development strategies
Strong stakeholder management, cross‑functional communication, and relationship‑building skills
Strategic mindset with comfort in hands‑on program execution
Data‑driven approach to decision‑making and continuous program improvement
Understanding of employer branding, recruitment marketing, and early‑careers attraction strategies
Passion for developing diverse talent and advancing inclusive hiring practices
Mentoring, coaching, or people development experience
Willingness to travel across the AMER region

Responsibilities

Design, launch, and scale Early Talent programs (apprenticeships, internships, bootcamps, career pathways) aligned to operational workforce needs
Build structured development frameworks including rotations, technical and soft‑skills training, and progression pathways aligned to the Global Early Talent strategy
Own the end‑to‑end Early Talent lifecycle including intake, recruiting, onboarding, program experience, and conversion to full‑time roles
Create and deliver an inclusive, engaging Early Talent experience through feedback frameworks, mentoring, community‑building, and structured development support
Enable and advise managers and mentors with tools, training, and coaching to ensure high‑quality guidance and consistent experiences
Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Learning & Development, and Early Talent peers to align execution and resources
Collaborate with TA and Marketing on employer branding, outreach, and attraction strategies, including campus events, career fairs, and diversity initiatives
Build and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, nonprofits, and workforce agencies across AMER
Use data and insights to track participation, conversion, retention, and career progression, and recommend improvements based on outcomes
Establish governance, processes, and operational oversight to ensure consistency, compliance, and quality across programs and locations