Program Manager, Global Talent Acquisition - Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation is looking for a Program Manager to lead global Talent Acquisition programs which are key to driving improvements across early careers initiatives, DEI, employer branding, metrics & reporting, and vendor management.

Reporting into the Sr Director for Talent Acquisition, the Global Talent Acquisition Program Manager plays a crucial role in the growth and success of the talent acquisition organization.

We have a flexible approach to work and this role can be based out of either our HQ in Milford, MA or Wilmslow, UK site. 

• With the overall Talent acquisition vision in mind, creates and manages program goals, project plans, and budgets for assigned program, as well as engaging talent acquisition practitioners and stakeholders to successfully execute the respective program.
• Manages enterprise global projects including but not limited to; University Relations and Early Career program management, DEI initiatives, Vendor management, Employer brand initiatives, Recruiting metrics and reporting,
• Design programs to support the strategic direction of talent acquisition, with oversight from the Senior Director and Senior Manager of Global Talent Acquisition.
• Develop scope, project plan, list of deliverables, etc. with assigned program resources.
• Manage matrix team resources to execute programs.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks. Communicate program progress, issues, risks, and impacts to appropriate stakeholders, including HR and the Business.
• Partner closely with the wider TA team to identify continuous improvement opportunities across talent acquisition.
• Build relationships with associated third-party partners and monitor performance. May manage external relationships with vendors.

We'd love to hear from you if you have: 

• Successful track record of achieving targets such as deadlines and recruiting goals and other KPIs as defined.
• Self-starter with a great work ethic and collaborative mentality.
• Experience managing large, complex talent acquisition programs with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop and manage relationships and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Capable to work independently and adhere to committed timelines.
• Ability to analyze data to infer insights to make data driven decisions.
• Experience implementing university relations or early careers initiatives is preferred.

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.