Early Career Program Manager - Remote, VA

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Early Career Program Manager to join our team remotely in Virginia.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Lead and execute Bowman’s Early Career Program, which includes internship, co-op, and entry-level talent initiatives. Drive early talent strategies through impactful branding, event planning, intern programming, ambassador training, digital outreach, and high-touch candidate engagement.

Leadership and Direction

• Report to and receive strategic direction and guidance from the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition.
• Partner closely with the Business Leaders to align early career strategies with company-wide hiring goals, brand positioning, and workforce planning needs.
• Operate with a high level of independence and accountability in managing and evolving Bowman’s early career programs.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Design and implement scalable and inclusive early career talent programs aligned with Bowman’s workforce needs and long-term hiring strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to build and promote Bowman’s early career employment brand and value proposition.
• Serve as a cross-functional partner to align early talent strategy with business priorities and workforce planning.

Do the Work

• Develop, enhance, and manage Bowman’s internship, co-op, and entry-level programs from end to end.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to forecast intern and co-op hiring needs, and coordinate full-cycle recruiting from requisition to onboarding.
• Oversee the intern and co-op experience, including onboarding, learning opportunities, networking events, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Organize and manage early talent recruiting events, including university career fairs, virtual sessions, hackathons, and student organization partnerships.
• Build and lead the Early Career Ambassador Program: recruit, train, and empower employees to represent Bowman at events and promote opportunities.
• Partner with Marketing to create engaging early career branding content (e.g., videos, social posts, job spotlights) and ensure strong digital presence.
• Establish and maintain pipelines with diverse colleges, universities, and professional organizations to attract underrepresented talent.
• Track and report program KPIs such as candidate quality, offer acceptance rate, intern conversion, diversity outcomes, and source effectiveness.
• Prepare and manage the early career program budget, including event logistics, swag, travel, training sessions, and candidate experience initiatives.
• Leverage tools like CRMs, ATS (UKG/iCIMS), and engagement platforms to drive efficiency and visibility across recruiting and program operations.
• Ensure recruiting practices align with compliance standards including OFCCP, EEO, and internal hiring policies.
• Promote a culture of belonging and professional growth for early career professionals across the firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the business and talent acquisition function.

• Effective communicator across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Strategic thinker with strong project and event management skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with a proactive approach to execution.
• Commitment to exceptional candidate and employee experiences.
• Marketing mindset with ability to create and promote brand messaging.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and program effectiveness.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to becoming…