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KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.
Job Title:
UPTEMPO Careers Program ManagerLocation: City, State: Irvine, CA, 50% Hybrid)
About UPTEMPO
UPTEMPO is a mission-driven organization dedicated to accelerating career opportunities for women pursuing graduate degrees in STEM. Through a dynamic blend of mentorship, professional development, and strategic industry connections, UPTEMPO empowers participants to thrive in impactful, tech-focused roles and fosters a community of innovation and inclusion.About the Job:
Program Manager role will report to the Co-Founder and will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the UPTEMPO Career accelerator program. The accelerator aims to mentor, develop, and connect women in graduate technical studies to companies and impactful tech-focused job opportunities.This role includes managing the program outcomes and ongoing growth and success of the accelerator, strengthening partnerships with universities and technical graduate program contacts, fostering strong client and stakeholder relationships, optimizing the recruitment and talent engagement strategy, and serving as the liaison to external vendors and contractors. Additionally, this role will play a key part in increasing the visibility and impact of the program through workshops, speaker series, and other innovative initiatives to engage participants and industry leaders.
This role is hybrid, with 3 days out of the week required to be in-office at our headquarters in Irvine, CA. Occasionally, the Talent Program Manager will travel to local client locations for meetings and universities for workshops.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Guide the strategy and ensure the ongoing success of UPTEMPO Careers, to advance UPTEMPO s mission-driven culture.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of UPTEMPO s operations, ensuring a seamless experience from recruitment to program completion.
- Work with universities to build strong partnerships and engagement.
- Work with employers to identify opportunities and align talent with business needs.
- Manage the marketing, branding, and recruitment strategy for the accelerator, leveraging social media, speaker series, mentor meet-ups and other innovative engagement strategies to increase program visibility.
- Attend conferences, events, and workshops to promote the program and build relationships.
- Develop creative, out-of-the-box strategies to attract top talent, drive engagement, and position the accelerator as a premier career development program.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring clear communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and external vendors, such as website developers, assessment providers, and other partners, to ensure key deliverables are met.
- Define success metrics and track program performance in collaboration with leadership, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable impact.
- Work closely with HR and business stakeholders to coordinate the successful implementation and execution of talent initiatives.
- Utilize prior recruiting experience to build and maintain strong talent pipelines, foster industry partnerships, optimize candidate engagement strategies, and collaborate closely with the recruiting team to drive successful talent acquisition efforts.
- Manage multiple projects, priorities, and client relationships, ensuring alignment with business goals and a high-quality program experience.
If You Have Some or All of the Following Below, Please Apply:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in Talent-related positions which include Recruiting and Early Talent Programs, University Relations, Talent Programs, or Talent Management.
- Experience in managing, optimizing, and measuring the impact of established talent programs across a large company.
- Experience in Social Media Marketing.
- Demonstrated the ability to interface with and influence senior executives, coordinate with other cross-functional leaders internally and build relationships with external partners.
- Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to include and leverage diverse perspectives and ideas.
- Analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data visualization tools; proven ability to collect and interpret data, and build reports is a plus.
Additional Information:
Travel - 5-20% varies based on client and stakeholder needs.At KAYGEN, we are always looking for dynamic, talented and experienced individuals. We invite you to join our team of talented IT professionals, consulting at client locations across the globe. Our culture is team-orientated; we strive to stand by our core values of respect, honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at Benefits:
- Free Healthcare Insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Free Life Insurance
- Sick Time Off
- Certifications
- Mentorship Program
- Referrals
- Family and Wellness benefits
- Continuous Growth and Career Development