Who you are

• Extensive experience in university relations and early careers recruiting/program leadership, with a proven track record of running global programs ideally within the technology industry
• Executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders across geographies
• Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change at pace
• Deep knowledge of global early talent trends, regional nuances, and campus ecosystems
• Exceptional communication and storytelling, with strong stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel internationally to represent Roku and build global partnerships

What the job involves

• The Early Careers Talent Acquisition team brings interns and new graduates into Roku through thoughtful programs, strong partnerships, and a candidate‑first process
• As part of the wider Talent Acquisition (TA) organization, we use data, close collaboration, and continual iteration to run successful, scalable early careers programs that reflect our culture and deliver results
• Roku is seeking a strategic, hands‑on Global Early Careers Manager to lead the vision, design, and execution of early careers programs across international markets
• This high‑impact leadership role operates within a small, agile global team, offers direct engagement with senior executives, and gives you the opportunity to shape the long‑term early talent pipeline at Roku
• You will design and scale a globally consistent yet locally relevant strategy that drives innovation, operational excellence, and executive alignment across regions
• Global strategy and leadership: Define and lead Roku’s global early careers strategy, aligning to business goals and regional talent needs across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
• Executive influence: Collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional partners (People, Finance, L&G) to secure buy‑in, shape program priorities, and drive strategic workforce planning for early careers talent
• Program ownership end‑to‑end: Oversee the full lifecycle of intern and new‑college‑grad (NCG) programs globally from attraction and selection to onboarding, development, conversion, and offboarding
• Data‑driven decisions: Leverage global talent insights, competitive benchmarks, and internal analytics to inform strategy, improve funnel health, and influence leadership decisions
• Brand and engagement: Partner with Employer Branding to elevate Roku’s presence through targeted campaigns, events, and digital outreach tailored to global markets
• Campus and community presence: Represent Roku at key university events, hackathons, and student‑led initiatives worldwide; build strong relationships with academic institutions and student communities
• Continuous improvement: Evaluate program effectiveness using feedback and data; implement enhancements that improve scalability, inclusivity, and long‑term impact
• Team leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing early careers TA team, fostering clarity, ownership, and operational excellence

Benefits

• Medical, wellness and financial benefits
• Free snacks and access to the company fitness center
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Work from home opportunities