Program Manager (Entry-Level / Junior / Associate)

Role overview

This full-time, on-site role in the United States is suited to an early-career Program Manager who is eager to help plan, coordinate, and deliver cross-functional initiatives. The position focuses on keeping programs organized, communicating with stakeholders, monitoring progress, and supporting improvements to how work is run.

What you will do

• Help organize, coordinate, and carry out program-related activities and initiatives.
• Keep track of milestones, deliverables, schedules, and performance indicators.
• Build reports, dashboards, presentations, and regular status summaries.
• Arrange meetings, note action points, and follow up on assigned tasks.
• Work with teams across functions to move program goals forward.
• Support planning of resources, timelines, and risk monitoring.
• Maintain program files, records, and governance-related documentation.
• Watch program progress and suggest ways to improve processes.
• Assist with stakeholder communication and reporting needs.
• Contribute to special assignments and strategic initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Operations, Communications, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of work experience; internships, academic projects, or similar background are acceptable.
• Strong skills in organizing work and managing time effectively.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Clear written and verbal communication, along with strong people skills.
• Good analytical thinking and the ability to solve problems.
• Ability to juggle several priorities in a busy environment.
• Careful attention to detail and a self-driven approach.

Preferred background

• Prior exposure to project coordination, program support, or operations assistance.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Trello, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project is beneficial.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, or other project management approaches.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations for internal or external stakeholders.
• CAPM or another project management certification would be an advantage.

Additional information

Location: United States

Employment type: Full-Time