Early Career Program Manager - Remote, VA

Early Career Program Manager - Remote, VA

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources, communications, business administration, or related field.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including ownership of early career, internship/co-op, or university recruiting programs.
• Experience designing and managing intern/co-op conversion pipelines and early talent engagement strategies.
• Background in the AEC industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., UKG, iCIMS), CRMs, and virtual engagement/event tools.
• Strong MS Office and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% during peak event seasons (Fall/Spring).
• Familiarity with OFCCP and EEO recruitment compliance standards.