Manager, Aspire Program

Manager, Aspire Program

Developing the Next Generation of Finance Leaders Through High-Impact Early-Career Talent Development

Shaping Future-Ready Finance Talent Through Structured Leadership Growth and Global Program Excellence

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in over 120 countries. Our Finance organization plays a critical role in enabling business growth, financial discipline, and strategic decision-making. The Aspire Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) develops exceptional early-career finance professionals through structured learning, global rotations, and hands-on leadership experience. As the Aspire Program Manager, you will lead, develop, and inspire a global cohort of early-career finance talent, driving a world-class program experience that strengthens Baker Hughes' future leadership pipeline.

Fuel your passion

The Aspire Program Manager oversees the lifecycle of early-career Finance Aspires-from recruitment through onboarding, development, rotations, and final placement. You will ensure a consistent, high-quality program experience through structured programming, strong stakeholder partnerships, and a relentless commitment to developing the next generation of finance leaders. Managing approximately 35 Finance Aspires globally, you will serve as their first-line manager, providing coaching, performance guidance, and development support to shape their early-career journey. You will partner closely with HR, Finance leadership, business champions, and rotational assignment leaders to strengthen talent development, ensure accountability, and continuously improve the Aspire learning experience.

As an Aspire Program Manager, you will be responsible for :

ASPIRE Program People Leadership

• Leading end-to-end recruitment for the Finance Aspire Program by partnering with universities, early-career teams, and business leaders to attract top-tier early-career talent.
• Delivering a structured and engaging onboarding experience that accelerates new Aspire success and sets clear expectations.
• Serving as the direct manager for ~35 global Finance Aspires, providing coaching, performance feedback, and tailored career guidance.
• Managing rotational placement, ensuring each Aspire receives meaningful developmental assignments aligned with program requirements and organizational needs.

Program Evolution & Accountability

Stakeholder Collaboration

To be successful in this role you will :

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone works differently and that flexibility supports performance, well-being, and development. In this role, we support flexible work options while also valuing the benefits of in-person collaboration with colleagues across our global office locations.

Working with us

Our people are the heart of Baker Hughes. We succeed when our teams are empowered, engaged, and able to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to developing talent at all levels and cultivating a culture where everyone grows and thrives.

Working for you

Our innovations have shaped the energy industry for over a century. To continue driving progress, we know we must invest in our people. When you join Baker Hughes, you can expect :

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.