Senior University Program Manager

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

The Role

As the Senior University Program Manager, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of Fidelity's internship program and related early career initiatives. Reporting to the Director, University Talent Program Leader, you will play a key role in creating engaging experiences that help attract, develop, and retain emerging talent.

You will oversee a growing portfolio of programs, including the FIDTERN Internship Program, Intern Alumni Network, LaunchPad initiatives, mentorship programs, and other participant experiences that support Fidelity's early talent strategy. As these programs continue to grow in size and impact, you will help develop scalable solutions, strengthen program operations, and enhance the experience for participants, hiring managers, and business partners.

This role combines program leadership, relationship management, and hands-on execution. You will work closely with recruiters, HR partners, business leaders, and external vendors to deliver programs that support hiring goals and workforce needs while ensuring a consistent and meaningful participant experience.

This role may require travel of 25% or more during recruiting seasons, campus events, conferences, and program delivery periods.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 6-8 minimum years of experience in talent acquisition, university recruiting, talent management, employee development, program management, human resources, or a related field

• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines simultaneously
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• Experience building relationships and working effectively with business leaders, recruiters, HR partners, vendors, and external organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using data, participant feedback, and performance metrics to improve programs and inform decision-making
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, solve problems, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience designing, launching, improving, or scaling internship, university recruiting, employee development, rotational, or learning programs preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% plus as business needs require
• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of Fidelity's early talent program portfolio, including the FIDTERN Internship Program, Intern Alumni Network, LaunchPad initiatives, mentorship experiences, and future program offerings.
• Create engaging and inclusive experiences that help attract, develop, and retain emerging talent while strengthening connections to Fidelity's culture and career opportunities.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, business leaders, and external partners to deliver programs that meet talent needs and support business objectives.
• Drive program operations, communications, events, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a seamless participant experience.
• Use data, insights, and participant feedback to measure success, identify opportunities, and improve outcomes, including engagement, conversion, and retention.
• Build scalable processes and solutions that support a growing portfolio of programs and evolving organizational needs.
• Influence and collaborate across the enterprise to deliver innovative talent solutions and enhance Fidelity's early talent strategy.
• Contribute to the future growth of the function, including opportunities to lead people and expand program capabilities over time.

The Team

The Enterprise Talent Acquisition team attracts and hires talent across Fidelity. The University Talent team focuses on building strong pipelines of emerging talent through internship, development, and engagement programs that connect students and early career talent to meaningful opportunities.

As the Senior University Program Manager, you will help shape the future of Fidelity's early talent strategy by delivering innovative programs, building strong stakeholder partnerships, and creating experiences that prepare the next generation of talent to thrive at Fidelity.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000-171,000 USD per year.  

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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Program/Project Management