Early Career Program Manager

The Early Career Program Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of multiple end‑to‑end training programs, ensuring training effectiveness for direct and indirect technical sales positions and field service technicians/engineers. This individual partners with sales training leads and subject matter experts on the design, execution and continuous improvement of early career onboarding and development programs, focusing primarily on the Sales Engineer Training Program (SET) and TechVantage onboarding experiences while expanding these programs to other business areas. The role ensures a seamless, engaging, high‑impact onboarding journey for early career hires by partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, Product Management, Learning & Development, Engineering, Field Services, sales channel partners and business leaders. Key Responsibilities Program Design & Delivery Own end‑to‑end program management for SET, TechVantage and future Sales Training onboarding programs, from planning through execution and evaluation. Design and manage structured onboarding journeys that integrate technical training, professional skills, culture and compliance requirements. Communicate with both program participants and sponsoring stakeholders about program marketing, logistics and achievements. Coordinate onboarding cohorts, schedules, learning pathways and milestone checkpoints. Ensure programs scale effectively to support hiring volume and business needs for participating business units and sales channel partners. Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Partnership Partner with Talent Acquisition to align onboarding timelines with hiring plans and program delivery dates. Collaborate with Product Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Engineering, Technology and Business Leaders to ensure onboarding content aligns with role expectations and skill readiness. Work with Learning & Development to curate and deliver technical, soft‑skill and leadership training. Act as the primary point of contact for early career hires, managers, sales channel partners, program contributors and educational institutions. Learner Experience & Engagement Create a welcoming, inclusive and engaging onboarding experience (online, virtual and in‑person) for early career talent. Facilitate orientation sessions, cohort events (on‑site and off‑site) and program touchpoints. Monitor participant engagement, progression and provide feedback to both program participants and sponsoring partners. Provide guidance and support to early career hires throughout onboarding. Program Operations & Governance Manage program logistics, including calendars, communications, learning platforms and documentation. Track attendance, completion and onboarding metrics. Ensure compliance with company policies and onboarding standards. Identify risks, issues and dependencies; proactively implement solutions. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define and track key performance indicators such as time to productivity, completion rates and participant satisfaction. Analyze feedback and program data to identify opportunities for improvement. Implement enhancements to content, delivery methods and learner experience. Prepare reports and insights for leadership and stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Education or Technology discipline. 3+ years of experience in program management, early career programs, onboarding or learning & development. 2+ years of project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting technical or engineering populations. Experience managing early career, internship, rotational or graduate programs. Familiarity with onboarding platforms, Learning Management System tools or HR systems. Experience working in a technology‑driven or engineering environment. PMP, Agile or other project management certification a plus. Key Skills & Competencies Program and project management. Stakeholder engagement and influence. Build strong relationships with program attendees and stakeholders. Learning experience design. Data analysis and reporting. Process improvement and problem solving. Strong organizational and time management skills. Passion for early career development and talent growth. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 and $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. Other Compensation This position is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives. Retirement Benefits. Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation. Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account. Tuition Assistance. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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