Talent Outreach Program Manager, Emerging Talent

Nutanix•Durham, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nutanix is continuing to invest in the next generation of talent, and the Talent Outreach Program Manager, Emerging Talent will play a critical role in building and sustaining a high-quality future talent pipeline. In this role, you will design and execute a data‑driven outreach and partnership strategy that strengthens Nutanix’s presence across universities, student organizations, external professional organizations, and skill-building programs. You will serve as a connector between external partners and internal stakeholders and an organizer of events and activities, ensuring that our outreach efforts are aligned with hiring goals and long‑term talent objectives. This is an opportunity to shape how Nutanix becomes an employer of choice for emerging talent, while directly impacting the future of our workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources, business, communications, or a related field
8+ years’ experience building or managing university relations, early‑career programs, or talent outreach initiatives
Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to use data and insights to inform strategy and measure program impact
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Clear, compelling written and verbal communication skills
Passion for working with students and early‑career talent and building creative and business-aligned talent outreach strategies

Responsibilities

Own the data‑driven strategy for determining which university, professional affinity, and skill-building recruitment partnerships Nutanix pursues, using insights to prioritize impact and align with hiring needs
Build and maintain strategic external recruitment partnerships with universities, student organizations, external professional organizations, and skill-building programs to attract a high-quality future talent pipeline
Develop and execute outreach and event strategies that strengthen Nutanix’s brand presence on campus and within key professional organizations
Plan, organize, and host recruitment and engagement events , including career fairs, information sessions, networking events, and conference attendance
Identify, enable, and support Nutanix ambassadors to represent the company at events, ensuring they are well‑trained and aligned with our brand and values
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, People Brand, Culture & Community, and Emerging Talent peers) to ensure outreach efforts align with hiring goals and People Brand
Track, analyze, and report on outreach effectiveness , using data to continuously improve engagement strategies and partnership outcomes
Identify new opportunities to expand Nutanix’s visibility and credibility within emerging talent communities, including the assessment of university recruitment technologies
Collaborate across the Emerging Talent team to support key functional initiatives including Intern Program execution, recruitment process development, keep warm campaigns, and other projects as assigned.