Junior Program Manager

Mission
The candidate will join the CAE & PMO department with a primary focus on supporting program and project management activities across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring structured execution from opportunity phase to delivery.
The role will involve planning, coordination, governance, and performance monitoring of projects, working closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
The candidate will progressively take ownership of project/program coordination, contributing to timelines, risk management, and delivery performance, in a structured growth path toward a Program Manager role.
Main Responsibilities
Project & Program Management (main focus)
Support the definition and maintenance of project and program plans (timelines, milestones, deliverables)
Coordinate multiple projects in parallel, ensuring alignment with priorities and available resources
Track KPIs, milestones, and critical paths, highlighting deviations
Identify, assess, and track risks and issues, supporting mitigation actions
Prepare project status reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
Support governance routines (project reviews, gate meetings, escalation flows)
Ensure consistency and alignment across projects within the program
Cross‑functional Leadership & Coordination
Act as a central coordination point between R&D, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Sales
Facilitate decision‑making processes by structuring inputs and organizing technical/operational data
Ensure clear communication and alignment across all stakeholders
Support conflict resolution and prioritization across functions
Promote a structured, process‑driven project approach
Project Lifecycle & Delivery Support
Support the transition from RFQ / opportunity phase to project execution
Ensure traceability between customer requirements, quotation assumptions, and project deliverables
Contribute to scope definition and change management processes
Support the management of project documentation and configuration baseline
Opportunity & RFQ Contribution (supporting role)
Contribute to early‑stage feasibility and effort evaluations
Support the collection of technical inputs for quotations
Ensure alignment between quotation assumptions and execution constraints
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electronic, or Management Engineering) or equivalent
Strong interest in project/program management and structured execution environments
Good knowledge of Office tools (especially Excel)
Familiarity with project planning tools (Gantt, MS Project or similar)
Ability to understand technical documentation (BOMs, drawings, specifications)
Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Structured, analytical mindset with a problem‑solving approach
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Command of the English language (B1–B2 level)
Initial experience (1–2 years) in project or program management environments (nice to have)
Compensation Package
The annual compensation range for this position is €35,000 - €42,000, with additional benefits.
This compensation range has been determined based on objective and gender‑neutral criteria, including the scope of the role, required skills, relevant professional experience, qualifications, and level of responsibility.
Additional information regarding compensation, benefits, and career progression criteria will be provided during the recruitment process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for Employment without any discrimination.
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