About Careertakes

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Summary

This role is an entry-level program management position supporting a Confidential Client. You will work under the guidance of senior program leadership to plan and execute smaller projects or programs across the full program lifecycle. You will help manage cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and technical performance while developing forecasting and reporting skills that support business objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Hold self and program team accountable for high performance and follow program processes with appropriate oversight.
• Translate program objectives into clear plans and lead the development of detailed project/program schedules and deliverables.
• Lead assigned teams to execute plans and meet cost, schedule, quality, and scope commitments.
• Prepare and interpret risk/opportunity analyses and financial reports; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate forecasting of new business, sales, and gross profit with finance and business leadership.
• Establish project budgets and hold control-account managers accountable for adherence.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships; serve as a primary customer contact to ensure satisfaction.
• Support contract negotiation strategies and ensure contractual obligations are understood and met.
• Plan and manage supplier or affiliate performance when required; conduct periodic internal and external program reviews.
• Create, maintain, and present program scorecards and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to ensure design-for-manufacturability and smooth transitions to production.
• Support technical discussions to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of relevant, functional experience in program or project work.
• Entry-level program management or project execution experience.
• CAPM or PMP (or equivalent) preferred but not required.

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Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with the five phases of project management: Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor & Control, Close.
• Working knowledge of earned value principles, risk management, requirements management, and program budgeting.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and interpret program information and financial reports.
• Strong customer-facing skills; ability to build and maintain constructive relationships.
• Experience with forecasting, negotiations, conflict resolution, and facilitating meetings.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Outlook) and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Ability to lead teams with minimal oversight and hold others accountable to disciplined processes.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (posted): $93,590 per year — estimated.
• Many locations offer a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off).
• Competitive compensation and 401(k) program.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness discounts.
• Basic and voluntary life/AD&D insurance options.
• Flexible vacation and PTO; paid parental leave.
• Generous employee referral program and voluntary benefits (Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, etc.).
• Voluntary Tricare supplement available for eligible military retirees.

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Notes

This job description provides representative duties and qualifications and is not an exhaustive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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