Principal IT Program Manager- University Relations

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute the Early Career cohort program — manage hiring, onboarding, training, work assignment tracking and all EC communications.
• Cook up technical curriculum, training plans, project assignments, and project progress tracking for the Early Career program.
• Own Early Career related KPIs such as retention, certification and FTE conversion.
• Will be responsible to program manage ssEC program such as tracking of IT head count needs, scope, schedule, budget, risk and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Early Career program participants their soft skills development, manage logistics etc.
• Build and maintain the program dashboard and ROI story on a periodic basis.
• Partner with the University Partnerships Program Manager and Operations Project Manager to ensure seamless program execution across all program pillars.

Qualifications

• YOU MUST HAVE 8+ years of experience in IT program management, early career development/rotational programs, or related talent program delivery.
• Demonstrated experience running cohort-based or early career programs — managing logistics, participant experience, and measurable outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align Early Career program goals to IT business priorities.
• Strong Program Management skill managing scope, budget, schedule, risk and stakeholders.
• Interpersonal and communication skills — comfortable working with early career professionals, hiring managers, and senior leaders simultaneously.
• Experience building or managing program dashboards, tracking KPIs, and presenting data-driven program outcomes to leadership.
• WE VALUE Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience working with globally distributed program participants or teams across multiple regions
• Relevant industry certifications such as PMP, ScrumMaster, or similar.
• A genuine passion for developing early career talent and shape their future career in IT; creating experiences that build skills, drive retention, and grow careers in IT.
• Familiarity with curriculum design, training delivery, or learning & development practices.
• A passion for staying current with emerging talent development trends and early career best practices.