Entry Level Program Manager Jobs
New grad program manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Amazon, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Google hiring at this level now.
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Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end program and project management for GRC/IRM initiatives, ensuring alignment with compliance mandates, organizational risk posture, and strategic objectives.
- Manage SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), and internal audit remediation programs, coordinating across IT, Finance, Legal, and Risk teams.
- Oversee project execution including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders (VP/SVP level) across compliance, risk, legal, and technology functions.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to minimize impact on compliance posture and project objectives.
- Drive cross-functional team accountability, ensuring adherence to controls, quality standards, and regulatory deliverables.
- Proactively communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders.
- Support change management activities and ensure successful adoption of compliance and risk management solutions.
- Apply Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies as appropriate to the compliance and risk program context.
Requir e d Skills:
- Proven experience leading IT programs in GRC, IRM, compliance, or risk management domains.
- Strong understanding of SOX controls, segregation of duties (SoD), IT General Controls (ITGCs), and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional compliance programs with multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Expertise in risk assessment, issue tracking, mitigation planning, and audit readiness.
- Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow IRM, Archer, or similar) is a plus.
Required Qualifications:
- PMP, CISA, CRISC, or Agile certifications like SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and facilitating Agile ceremonies in a compliance or enterprise IT context.
- Experience with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow IRM, Archer, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with finance-related technologies or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) from a controls perspective.
- Experience in large-scale digital transformation initiatives with a compliance or risk component.
- Familiarity with enterprise tools: ServiceNow, Cribl, Data Lakes, ITSM/ITOM/ITAM/IRM modules.
- Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project).
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon85
- US Department of Veterans Affairs51
- Google38
- Medical University of South Carolina33
- Autism Learning Partners31
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services456
- Education382
- Technology & Software228
- Government & Public Sector154
- Retail100
Entry Level Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level program manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate basic project coordination skills, familiarity with tools like Asana, Jira, or Monday.com, and evidence of managing timelines or cross-functional tasks. Internship experience, a capstone project, or volunteer work where you led a team or tracked deliverables gives you a concrete edge. Tailor your resume to show ownership of outcomes, not just participation.
Which companies hire entry level program managers?
Companies hiring entry level program managers right now include Amazon, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. A mix of large enterprises, government contractors, and fast-growing mid-size companies regularly post entry level roles, especially in technology, healthcare, and defense.
Are there remote entry level program manager jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and industry. About 10% of entry level program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common format at this level. On-site roles remain prevalent in government, defense, and healthcare sectors.
Are these new grad program manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior program manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic project work toward the requirement, or explicitly invites a portfolio in place of a long work history. Searching for "junior" or "new grad" alongside the role title surfaces the most accessible openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level program managers?
Entry level program manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large, complex operations that depend on organized, entry level coordinators to keep projects on schedule and stakeholders aligned.