Senior Manager, Early Career Talent - Emerging Leaders

QXO•Coppell, TX

About The Position

QXO, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Early Career Talent to lead its flagship Emerging Leaders Development Program. This role is responsible for the execution, scaling, and continuous improvement of the program, focusing on operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering an exceptional experience for participants and the business. The Manager will work with leaders across various departments to build a strong pipeline of future QXO leaders who align with the company's culture of growth, inclusion, and performance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in early career programming, talent development, university recruiting, or related fields
Proven ability to execute scalable programs across multiple business functions
Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and Technology teams
Data-driven mindset with the ability to identify trends and implement improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A passion for building programs that grow talent and strengthen culture

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP of Early Talent to translate strategic design into structured execution plans, processes, and timelines.
Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Leadership Training Program, ensuring all cohorts run smoothly and meet defined business and learning goals.
Manage program logistics including participant selection, onboarding, rotation assignments, and performance tracking.
Oversee vendor partnerships, budgets, and reporting to ensure cost-effective and high-quality program delivery.
Coordinate communication across business units to align rotations, mentors, and managers on program expectations and outcomes.
Deliver a consistent, high-quality participant and manager experience through clear communication, structured feedback, and continuous improvement.
Build reporting for tracking satisfaction, retention, and promotion rates to measure program impact.
Organize hands-on learning opportunities including mentoring, rotations, and cross-functional projects that develop business acumen and leadership skills.
Serve as a coach and mentor to participants and managers involved in the program.
Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and functional leaders to align program outcomes with talent needs.
Use data and feedback to identify areas of improvement and recommend enhancements.
Maintain program documentation and process standards to support consistent execution across cohorts.