Junior Program Manager

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Helic & Co.
United States, US
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This is a remote position.

We are looking for an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Junior Program Manager to support planning, execution, and monitoring of programs and cross-functional projects. This role is ideal for someone early in their project/program management career who enjoys coordination, problem-solving, and driving outcomes across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Execution

  • Assist in planning program timelines, milestones, and deliverables

  • Track progress on project activities, risks, and dependencies

  • Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment

  • Maintain program calendars, schedules, and documentation

Monitoring & Reporting

  • Prepare status reports, dashboards, and updates for leadership

  • Monitor KPIs, timelines, and budget adherence

  • Identify issues or delays and escalate appropriately

  • Support evaluation of program performance and outcomes

Stakeholder Support

  • Facilitate meetings including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups

  • Communicate program updates to cross-functional teams

  • Support stakeholder engagement and maintain strong relationships

  • Assist with intake processes for new requests or program changes

Operational Support

  • Help streamline workflows and improve program processes

  • Maintain shared drives, project documents, and SOPs

  • Support onboarding of team members, partners, or participants

  • Assist with procurement coordination, invoicing, or vendor management when required

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Project Management, Communications, or related field

  • 0–2 years of experience in program coordination, project management, operations, or administrative support (internships count)

Skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail

  • Comfort working with cross-functional teams

  • Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Trello, Jira, Monday.com, etc.) is an asset

Preferred Assets

(Not required but beneficial)

  • Understanding of basic project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK)

  • Experience coordinating small projects or events

  • Exposure to budgeting, risk management, or KPI tracking

  • Interest in leadership, operations, or strategic planning

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, dependable, and eager to learn

  • Strong problem-solving abilities

  • Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving environments

  • Collaborative mindset and positive approach to teamwork

What This Role Offers

  • Hands-on experience in program and project management

  • Mentorship and training from experienced managers

  • Opportunities to coordinate meaningful, visible projects

  • Growth pathways into Program Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, or Product Manager roles

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