Project Manager

Leap Program Manager

The Role

As the Leap Program Manager, you will help deliver early career experiences for our Leap Associates and Summer Interns. The Leap Program Manager role provides a unique opportunity to manage and develop US-based associates participating in the Fidelity Leap program. The Leap program is a global career program for recent university graduates launching their careers in software engineering.

You will collaborate closely with vendors, business partners, and the Leap leadership team, including the Director of Leap Curriculum and the Director of Leap US. Working as part of a broader team, you will ensure the success of large cohorts of new hires as they complete the multi-week onboarding program and transition into a career at Fidelity.

This role requires strong people management skills. You will serve as the direct manager for a group of Leap associates, providing coaching, feedback and support. Transitioning from school to a full-time role can be challenging, but you will play a critical role in setting associates up for success in Fidelity’s fast-paced technology environment.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with 3 to 5 years of relevant project/program management experience; directly related to Human Resources is preferred
• Proven ability to develop, coach, assess and inspire talent, providing constructive feedback and support
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Experience managing and coaching direct reports, especially early career talent
• Experience assessing employee performance and providing performance feedback
• Demonstrated program and/or project management
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
• Ability to prioritize multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment; highly flexible and adaptable
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and creating a positive team culture

The Value You Deliver

• Manage, coach and assess early career software engineers as they transition into their first professional role
• Drive the success of the Leap program through program management and other project work as required
• Support ongoing engagement and development of Leap alumni

The Team

The Leap US team is a critical part of the Enterprise Technology (ET) Learning and Development organization, which is a part of the ET HR organization. The Leap US team is responsible for end-to-end program management of the Leap program implementation in the US. The Leap program also operates in Ireland and India.