Meet Our Team:

Pega’s Global Emerging Talent Programs team is dedicated to building the next generation of leaders by attracting, developing, and retaining top early-career and emerging talent. We partner with senior leaders, HRBPs, and hiring managers across the business to design and deliver impactful programs that strengthen Pega’s talent pipeline.

As part of this high-performing, collaborative team, you’ll work closely with the Director of Global Emerging Talent Programs to shape and execute strategies that bring the brightest talent to Pega. Together, we focus on delivering a best-in-class experience, fueling business growth while helping future leaders launch their careers.

This is a hybrid role based out of our office in Waltham, MA.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

You’re more than a recruiter—you’re a trusted advisor and program lead. You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, influencing hiring decisions, building talent pipelines, and creating meaningful development experiences. You understand the nuances of campus recruiting and program management and are passionate about helping early-career, emerging, and experienced talent succeed.

What You'll Do at Pega:

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for Emerging Talent Programs across North America, including referral management, to ensure a seamless stakeholder experience
• Build relationships with target schools and workforce development organizations to attract top talent
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience aligned with company values and culture
• Use data, ATS, and tracking tools to measure progress and improve outcomes
• Collaborate cross-functionally (HRBPs, Legal, Compensation, Finance, Payroll, IT) to ensure compliance and a seamless process

Program Management, Engagement, & Continuous Improvement

• Manage North America Emerging Talent programs, hosting and facilitating onboarding, engagement events, trainings, evaluations, off-boarding, and conversions
• Share insights and best practices to strengthen programs and talent strategies; recommend improvements to enhance impact
• Support the Director of Global Emerging Talent Programs on strategic initiatives

Recruiting Events, Partnerships & Employer Branding

• Plan and execute campus recruiting events: manage registration, payments, materials, swag, training, and follow-up
• Partner with schools and organizations to develop recruiting strategies and strengthen Pega’s brand presence
• Support employer branding and cross-team recruiting initiatives, including social media promotion and collateral management
• Willingness to travel to build and sustain campus/university relationships

Who You Are:

A seasoned recruiter with a consultative mindset and a passion for campus, early careers, and emerging talent programs. You excel at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced settings, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and creating engaging candidate experiences. Curious, empathetic, and results-driven team player, you thrive on solving challenges and building programs that make an impact.

What You've Accomplished:

• 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience specializing in Campus, Early-careers and Emerging Talent Programs management, with a strong preference for the tech industry
• Track record of delivering high-quality hires and exceptional candidate experience
• Proficient with ATS and sourcing tools (e.g., SuccessFactors, Handshake)
• Adaptable; skilled at managing scale and complexity with strong attention to detail
• Drives process efficiency and continuous improvement
• Proven success driving events, onboarding, training, employer branding, and engagement initiatives

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company
• ​​The opportunity to be at the forefront of culture evolution in an advanced AI-powered organization, with access to some of the world’s most innovative thought leaders​
• A supportive and friendly team environment