LDP Program Manager

Position Title:                          LDP Program Manager                  

Department:                            Human Resources

Location:                                  Textron HQ, Providence, RI

Reports To:                               Mgr, Leadership Development Program

JOB SUMMARY

Textron's Leadership Development Program (LDP) provides early career professionals with a mix of challenging work experiences with multi-industry movement, mentoring, access to leaders and training. Over the course of two years, our participants build valuable skills and networks at multiple Textron businesses. Our goal is to accelerate our participants professional development to create high-quality talent to fill key roles in the organization.

We’re looking for a Program Manager to lead the delivery of 2-3 functions of the Leadership Development Program.  Functions may include:  Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, and/or Human Resources. The ideal candidate is an accomplished, high energy, collaborative team member who has experience partnering with managers and leaders at all levels, and a proven track record of driving positive change. This role reports directly to the Manager, Leadership Development Program

Major Responsibilities and Initiatives Include:

• Partner with functional leadership and Talent Acquisition to provide direction on recruiting strategy based on business and functional workforce needs. This includes identifying recruiting trends and making recommendations on workforce planning, optimizing school partnerships and events, and engaging with Textron interns to increase intern to full-time conversion.
• Collaborate with functional leadership and business unit HR to execute LDP workforce planning and rotational placement for incoming and current participants, and repatriation placement for graduating participants
• Partner with business unit management on LDP assignments, participant performance and training & development needs and provide support for employee relation issues, escalating to appropriate parties as necessary
• Mentor and coach LDP participants, providing development feedback to support growth and enhance role effectiveness throughout and after the program
• Create and deliver regular program updates to business and functional leadership to ensure quality execution of the program.
• Plan and execute LDP function-specific curriculum and face-to-face meetings (orientation, functional conferences and program completion). Propose changes to conference content that addresses current and future capability and/or skills needed within functional areas or across the organization.
• Continuously improve LDP standard processes, lead special projects, and provide backup support to other LDP functions, as needed.
• Protect and maintain the privacy of employee personnel records including, but not limited to, personal and compensation information.
• Oversee the intern interview process, including but not limited to: securing qualified interviewers, making interview blocks and working with the LDP Specialists to ensure a consistent, high‑quality candidate experience.

More About You:

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, along with meaningful experience in Recruiting, University Relations, HR Business Partnering, or similar work that demonstrates effectiveness in supporting early‑career talent programs. You’ll excel in this role if you are a strong influencer and trusted consultant who communicates clearly, builds productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and brings polished interpersonal and presentation skills. We’re looking for someone who approaches complex challenges with thoughtful planning and sound problem‑solving, is comfortable engaging with senior leadership, and can balance multiple priorities with confidence. Above all, you should be a collaborative team player—someone who is willing to step in wherever needed to ensure high‑quality program execution and a best‑in‑class experience for our participants.

Why Textron?

Textron puts a high value on work-life balance. We have an on-site fitness center where you can partake in 1:1 personal training, take classes or workout with fellow co-workers. We offer a generous time off package as well as a culture that encourages engagement. Getting involved in ERG’s and fun workplace activities makes the work more meaningful and fun! Our team is dedicated to supporting new members and we have a broad mix of levels and tenures that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. A generous 401K match, health, dental, tuition reimbursement and more!