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Remote management and program assistant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed nonprofits, and federal contractors who run fully virtual teams. Demand is active right now in government consulting, healthcare administration, and tech operations, with employers like Fidelity Investments, CVS Health, and BlackRock posting remote openings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management Lead – Remote U.S.
As a member of the Business Systems team, you will lead the enterprise-wide deployment and ongoing ownership of the Cora Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (EPPM) platform across Defense Systems.
You will consolidate existing project management and portfolio management initiatives into one governed roadmap, deliver adoption across sites, and serve as the accountable platform and implementation owner. This is an individual-contributor leadership role operating through a matrix organization.
Location: Remote U.S.
Salary Range: $125,000 - $166,700 plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Assess existing Cora project management pilots and portfolio management activities; establish a consolidated scope, requirements baseline, deployment roadmap, and integrated delivery plan.- Lead end-to-end implementation across Defense Systems, including milestones, budget inputs, dependencies, risks, testing, data readiness, training coordination, cutover, and stabilization.
- Coordinate site leads, functional stakeholders, project managers, IT teams, and external partners through a matrix structure; hold workstream owners accountable and escalate decisions and constraints.
- Establish and facilitate cross-functional governance forums, decision logs, standards, and a regular reporting cadence; support business leadership in defining portfolio processes without independently determining investment priorities.
- Own Cora platform operations after deployment, including configuration, access administration, issue triage, releases, data quality, dashboards, reporting, and user enablement.
- Oversee integrations, data imports/exports, and interfaces with adjacent enterprise systems in partnership with IT and vendors.
- Produce reliable enterprise portfolio views covering project health, milestones, resource capacity, risks, dependencies, and portfolio performance as requirements mature.
- Act as primary relationship owner for Cora support and specialist services; retain practical platform expertise in-house and use contracted support for specialized work.
- Define adoption measures, support procedures, enhancement intake, and a continuous-improvement backlog for the long-term EPPM capability.
Key Working Relationships:
Reports to: Director, Business Systems | Organization: Defense Systems Business Systems | Direct reports: None; leads through matrix governance
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, information systems, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.- 8+ years in enterprise applications, PPM, program delivery, or related roles, including significant ownership of complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven experience implementing and administering an enterprise PPM platform such as Cora, Planview, Clarity, Planisware, or a comparable solution.
- Hands-on ability to configure workflows, project and portfolio structures, dashboards, user access, and reporting within a complex SaaS platform.
- Experience coordinating integrations, data migration/import/export, issue resolution, platform releases, and vendor support.
- Demonstrated ownership of enterprise-wide or multi-site system deployments, including requirements, rollout planning, matrix resources, governance, adoption, and transition to steady-state operations.
- Solid understanding of portfolio reporting, project intake, resource capacity planning, prioritization frameworks, and governance processes.
- Ability and willingness to rapidly develop deep Cora expertise and retain core platform capability in-house.
- Travel: As required for site engagement and deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct hands-on Cora EPPM implementation and administration experience.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, engineering, R&D, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting multinational sites and export-controlled environments.
Measures of Success
- One integrated, approved Cora scope and roadmap across current pilots and portfolio initiatives.
- Predictable, transparent site deployments with active governance, risk management, and stakeholder adoption.
- Reliable portfolio dashboards and standardized operating processes used by business leaders.
- Sustainable in-house administration and an effective support model with selective vendor escalation.
Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.
To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management Lead – Remote U.S.
As a member of the Business Systems team, you will lead the enterprise-wide deployment and ongoing ownership of the Cora Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (EPPM) platform across Defense Systems.
You will consolidate existing project management and portfolio management initiatives into one governed roadmap, deliver adoption across sites, and serve as the accountable platform and implementation owner. This is an individual-contributor leadership role operating through a matrix organization.
Location: Remote U.S.
Salary Range: $125,000 - $166,700 plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Assess existing Cora project management pilots and portfolio management activities; establish a consolidated scope, requirements baseline, deployment roadmap, and integrated delivery plan.- Lead end-to-end implementation across Defense Systems, including milestones, budget inputs, dependencies, risks, testing, data readiness, training coordination, cutover, and stabilization.
- Coordinate site leads, functional stakeholders, project managers, IT teams, and external partners through a matrix structure; hold workstream owners accountable and escalate decisions and constraints.
- Establish and facilitate cross-functional governance forums, decision logs, standards, and a regular reporting cadence; support business leadership in defining portfolio processes without independently determining investment priorities.
- Own Cora platform operations after deployment, including configuration, access administration, issue triage, releases, data quality, dashboards, reporting, and user enablement.
- Oversee integrations, data imports/exports, and interfaces with adjacent enterprise systems in partnership with IT and vendors.
- Produce reliable enterprise portfolio views covering project health, milestones, resource capacity, risks, dependencies, and portfolio performance as requirements mature.
- Act as primary relationship owner for Cora support and specialist services; retain practical platform expertise in-house and use contracted support for specialized work.
- Define adoption measures, support procedures, enhancement intake, and a continuous-improvement backlog for the long-term EPPM capability.
Key Working Relationships:
Reports to: Director, Business Systems | Organization: Defense Systems Business Systems | Direct reports: None; leads through matrix governance
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, information systems, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.- 8+ years in enterprise applications, PPM, program delivery, or related roles, including significant ownership of complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven experience implementing and administering an enterprise PPM platform such as Cora, Planview, Clarity, Planisware, or a comparable solution.
- Hands-on ability to configure workflows, project and portfolio structures, dashboards, user access, and reporting within a complex SaaS platform.
- Experience coordinating integrations, data migration/import/export, issue resolution, platform releases, and vendor support.
- Demonstrated ownership of enterprise-wide or multi-site system deployments, including requirements, rollout planning, matrix resources, governance, adoption, and transition to steady-state operations.
- Solid understanding of portfolio reporting, project intake, resource capacity planning, prioritization frameworks, and governance processes.
- Ability and willingness to rapidly develop deep Cora expertise and retain core platform capability in-house.
- Travel: As required for site engagement and deployment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct hands-on Cora EPPM implementation and administration experience.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, engineering, R&D, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting multinational sites and export-controlled environments.
Measures of Success
- One integrated, approved Cora scope and roadmap across current pilots and portfolio initiatives.
- Predictable, transparent site deployments with active governance, risk management, and stakeholder adoption.
- Reliable portfolio dashboards and standardized operating processes used by business leaders.
- Sustainable in-house administration and an effective support model with selective vendor escalation.
Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.
To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)
#LI-JT1
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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Who's Hiring
- Fidelity Investments23
- CVS Health21
- BlackRock17
- Blue Shield of California11
- ServiceNow10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software39
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Insurance11
- Banking & Financial Services3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote management and program assistant jobs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience supporting administrative or program operations in a professional setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external correspondence
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing tasks simultaneously
- Familiarity with document management systems, databases, or records management procedures
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Management and Program Assistant Job Search
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote management and program assistant roles run on written communication. In your cover letter and resume, cite specific examples of how you've coordinated projects, documented decisions, or kept distributed teams aligned using tools like Slack, Asana, or Google Workspace.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote management and program assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Applying within the first few days of a listing going live improves your odds.
Highlight self-directed project coordination
Remote employers in this role need to know you can manage a task queue and meet deadlines without daily check-ins. Point to any work where you owned scheduling, tracked program deliverables, or maintained documentation independently, and name the systems you used to stay organized.
Prepare for async-style interview stages
Many remote-first organizations screen candidates through written assessments or one-way video interviews before scheduling a live call. Practice summarizing your experience clearly in writing and treat any written prompt as seriously as an in-person interview answer.
Remote Management and Program Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote management and program assistant job?
Target remote-first firms, distributed nonprofits, and federal contractors, since those organizations have built the workflows that make this role viable from anywhere. Remote employers screen hard for self-directed execution, precise written communication, and comfort managing tasks across async channels like Slack, email, and project management tools. Candidates who show concrete examples of coordinating schedules, tracking deliverables, or supporting program reporting without hand-holding stand out.
Which companies hire remote management and program assistants?
Employers currently hiring remote management and program assistants include Fidelity Investments, CVS Health, and BlackRock, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first companies, government contractors, and distributed nonprofits in sectors like consulting, healthcare administration, and technology that rely on virtual program support teams.
Can you get a remote management and program assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because you're expected to manage your own workflow from day one with minimal in-person guidance. Remote-first startups and nonprofits are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates. What opens the door is demonstrating organizational systems you've built, volunteer coordination work, or coursework in project management, along with strong written communication you can show in your application materials.
Do you need a degree for remote management and program assistant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated organizational ability, proficiency with tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and a history of managing tasks and communications over a formal degree. Federal contractors and larger nonprofits do often list a degree as preferred, but roles at remote-first companies and smaller distributed teams frequently hire based on skills and results.
Which industries hire the most remote management and program assistants?
The sectors hiring the most remote management and program assistants are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed teams spread across time zones, which makes remote program and administrative support a core function rather than an exception.
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