Program Operations Coordinator Jobs

Program Operations Coordinator jobs are open across healthcare, nonprofits, higher education, government, and tech, at every level from entry-level to senior and program manager, with specializations in grant administration, logistics coordination, and cross-functional project support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles91
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type52% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Mail Room Operations (Program Coordinator I)
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Mail Room Operations (Program Coordinator I)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$67k.3 - $98k.18/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Sr. Program Manager, Business Ops
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Sr. Program Manager, Business Ops
Avalara
Remote
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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TMD - Emergency Management Program Coordinator IV (NG Military Operations and Maintenance)
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TMD - Emergency Management Program Coordinator IV (NG Military Operations and Maintenance)
Texas Water Development Board
Austin, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Project Management
$6,833 - $8,320/yr
Master's degree in emergency management
201-500

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Program Coordinator, UT Dell Medical Center Planning and Operations
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Program Coordinator, UT Dell Medical Center Planning and Operations
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Academic Program Operations Coordinator
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Academic Program Operations Coordinator
Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$24.08 - $26.44/hr
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Program Operations Coordinator Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon13
  • Apple4
  • Stripe3
  • GXO Logistics3
  • CAMBA2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in program operations coordinator jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
  • Two or more years of experience coordinating programs, projects, or operational workflows
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and vendor coordination
  • Experience with data tracking, reporting, and maintaining program documentation
  • Familiarity with grant administration, contract management, or budget tracking processes

Tips for Your Program Operations Coordinator Job Search

Tailor your resume to program frameworks

Program operations coordinators are expected to manage workflows, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Rewrite your bullet points to show how you tracked deliverables, resolved bottlenecks, or kept cross-functional teams aligned, not just that you assisted or supported a program.

Highlight tools beyond basic project software

Many listings specify Salesforce, Asana, Smartsheet, or sector-specific database platforms. Name the exact tools you have used in your resume and match them to the terminology in each job posting, since applicant tracking systems screen for literal tool names.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists program operations coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by program type, not just title

The same job is posted as program coordinator, operations coordinator, and program specialist depending on the organization. Search by program type, such as workforce development, clinical operations, or grant-funded programs, to surface openings that match your background but use a different title.

Prepare a process improvement example for interviews

Interviewers for operations roles almost always ask how you have improved a workflow or caught an error before it escalated. Prepare one concrete example with a before-and-after outcome, specific to program administration, not general office work.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Program operations roles vary widely in what they own. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you will manage vendor contracts, budgets, or staff, since those responsibilities affect your leverage in future negotiations and your path to a senior title.

Program Operations Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most program operations coordinators?

The companies hiring the most program operations coordinators right now include Amazon, Apple, and Stripe, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large nonprofits consistently represent a significant portion of active postings.

How many program operations coordinator jobs are remote?

About 72% of program operations coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by sector. Grant administration, data reporting, and communications-focused program roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles that require on-site vendor oversight or in-person stakeholder management are more likely to require a physical presence.

How do you become a program operations coordinator?

Start with a bachelor's degree in a field like public administration, business, or a subject area relevant to your target sector such as public health or education. Build hands-on experience through internships, volunteer coordination roles, or administrative positions that involve project tracking or stakeholder communication. Develop proficiency with common project management and database tools, then apply to coordinator roles that match your program area.

Can you get a program operations coordinator job with little or no experience?

Yes, entry-level program operations coordinator roles do exist, particularly in nonprofits, higher education, and government agencies that value mission alignment alongside skills. Strengthen your application by pointing to transferable experience such as event coordination, committee administration, or volunteer program management. Certifications in project management and demonstrated proficiency with workflow tools can offset a shorter work history when experience is limited.

What does the program operations coordinator interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your background and familiarity with their program area. A second round typically involves behavioral questions about how you have handled competing deadlines, stakeholder conflicts, or operational gaps. Some organizations include a practical exercise such as reviewing a sample project timeline or drafting a process summary to assess your organizational and communication skills before a final offer.

Where can I find and apply to program operations coordinator jobs?

You can find and apply to program operations coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles in healthcare, nonprofits, higher education, government, and tech at a range of seniority levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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