Talent Program Manager (APAC)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Strategy, Enablement & Regional Alignment

Execute and localize global early career program strategies across APAC, ensuring alignment with regional business needs and workforce planning

Build and continuously improve program enablement tools, playbooks, and resources to support managers, mentors, and regional stakeholders

Partner with Recruiting, HRBPs, and business leaders across APAC to align hiring, onboarding, and program delivery

Establish scalable frameworks to ensure consistency while allowing for regional customization across countries

Program Execution & Operations

Lead end-to-end delivery of internship and full-time early career programs across APAC, including onboarding, orientation, learning sessions, engagement events, and offboarding

Manage program logistics including event planning, vendor coordination, scheduling, and budget tracking

Track participant progress, engagement, and performance in alignment with the global program strategy

Serve as a primary point of contact for early career hires, interns, and managers across the region

Travel to key APAC locations as needed to support in-person program execution and events

Engagement, Facilitation & Communications

Deliver engaging, relevant programming that fosters belonging, development, and connection

Facilitate workshops, onboarding sessions, and live events

Partner with Talent Brand to support program branding and regional awareness

Ensure clear, consistent communication across interns, full-time hires, managers, mentors, and business leaders

Act as a visible and trusted program leader, driving a high-energy, cohesive experience across the region

• 5+ years of experience in program management, early career programs, university recruiting, or talent development
• Proven experience managing early career programs across APAC, with strong familiarity with early career talent programming across key APAC markets; including, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore
• Demonstrated experience balancing program execution and enablement, including building tools, frameworks, or scalable processes
• Strong program management skills, including planning, execution, stakeholder management, and program effectiveness measurement
• Experience working cross-functionally with recruiting, HR, learning & development, talent brand, and business stakeholders
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with comfort engaging both early career audiences and senior leaders
• Ability to operate effectively in a regional, cross-cultural environment
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed

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