Early Career Development Manager at South State Bank

McKinney, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Talent Pipeline Development, Curriculum Design, Campus Recruiting, Performance Coaching, Budget Management, Data Analysis, Project Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Banking Compliance, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning

Industry

Banking

Description

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions. We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here! SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES The Early Career Programs Manager serves as the strategic leader responsible for the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of SouthState Bank’s Infoship and Commercial Banking Internship programs. This role ensures a high-quality and consistent experience for all early talent participants while strengthening SouthState’s talent pipeline for future banking leaders. This individual partners closely with senior and executive leadership, human resources, campus recruiting, corporate learning, credit administration, and business-line leaders to align program goals with organizational talent strategies. SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES The Early Career Programs Manager serves as the strategic leader responsible for the design, execution, and continuous enhancement of SouthState Bank’s Infoship and Commercial Banking Internship programs. This role ensures a high-quality and consistent experience for all early talent participants while strengthening SouthState’s talent pipeline for future banking leaders. This individual partners closely with senior and executive leadership, human resources, campus recruiting, corporate learning, credit administration, and business-line leaders to align program goals with organizational talent strategies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and execute the overall structure, curriculum, and goals for SouthState’s Infoship and Internship programs, ensuring alignment with the management associate program. Collaborate with Campus Recruiting team to recruit high-potential students, participating in the interview process and intern placement across the SouthState’s footprint. Plan and facilitate orientation sessions, training modules, and workshops to familiarize interns with bank technology, systems, compliance, and policies. Monitor intern performance, providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development support. Act as the primary liaison between interns, local market leadership, and department heads. Identify and define impactful projects for interns to complete, ensuring they deliver business value. Identify opportunities for process improvement within the program to enhance the intern experience and drive organizational goals. Ensure all internship activities adhere to banking compliance standards and internal policies. Assist the Director of Early Career Development with the management associate program as needed Determine the host markets for the summer interns annually Proper management of the early career development budget in partnership with the Director of Early Career Development and the Campus Recruiting Manager Assess the needs of the program and recommend needed resources It is the responsibility of this role to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. COMPETENCIES Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for stakeholder management. Strong multitasking skills to manage multiple projects and cohorts concurrently. Ability to analyze program data, report on metrics, and make data-backed improvements. Ability to mentor and guide interns while collaborating with cross-functional teams. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES Required annual compliance training, New Employee Orientation and any other job-related training Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum Experience 3-5 years of experience in banking, training, human resources, or event/project management. Licenses and Certifications Required annual compliance training, New Employee Orientation PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time Ability to bend and reach WORK ENVIRONMENT Office: This position reports to a physical Company location, and the setting will be a typical office environment. TRAVEL Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed. Work Location: 7777 Henneman Way McKinney, Texas 75070 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.

Responsibilities

The Early Career Programs Manager is responsible for designing and executing the bank's internship and early talent programs to build a strong leadership pipeline. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership and campus recruiting to manage program curriculum, intern performance, and departmental projects.