Director, Technology Rotational Program

About the role

You will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the execution and evolution of the rotational portion of the Leap Program, Fidelity’s early career program for software engineers and system analysts. This role is accountable for defining and operationalizing the rotational experience, ensuring alignment between enterprise talent needs and associate development.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the execution of the Leap rotational experience
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Leap Rotational Managers, establishing clear expectations and driving consistent execution
• Partner with senior business leaders to identify workforce needs and align rotational opportunities to critical skill areas
• Facilitate a process with business leaders and HR business partners to evaluate and approve rotational project work based on business value and developmental impact
• Drive consistency and scalability in how rotational assignments are structured, delivered, and evaluated
• Leverage data and insights such as performance trends, skill gaps, and business demands to continuously refine the rotational model
• Collaborate with the Leap Curriculum team to align learning pathways with rotational experiences and evolving technical skill demands
• Support ongoing engagement and development of Leap alumni
• Lead the process to determine placement of rotational associates into role and the onboarding program to support a seamless transition
• Support Leap Rotational Managers with complex associate and business challenges during the rotational program

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with 10 plus years of relevant experience in program leadership, talent development, preferably in technology organizations

Proven experience leading and developing leaders (managers of managers experience preferred)

Strong strategic mindset with the ability to design and scale technology talent programs aligned to business priorities

Demonstrated ability to work in high-paced environments with the ability to pivot as needed

Experience partnering with technology organizations/teams; strong understanding of technical roles, skillsets, and workforce trends preferred

Ability to evaluate business needs and translate them into rotational experiences

Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to lead through influence and drive alignment

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
• 10+ years of relevant experience in program leadership, talent development, preferably in technology organizations
• Proven experience leading and developing leaders (managers of managers experience preferred)
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to design and scale technology talent programs aligned to business priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work in high-paced environments with the ability to pivot as needed
• Experience partnering with technology organizations/teams; strong understanding of technical roles, skillsets, and workforce trends preferred
• Ability to evaluate business needs and translate them into rotational experiences
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to lead through influence and drive alignment

Benefits

Note: Depending on location, up to 25% travel may be required to support cohorts across the US Regional model.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time