Associate Program Manager

Apex Systems; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite three days/week

Benefits package

Training & development

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking an Associate Program Manager to support cross-functional program coordination in a hybrid role. Local candidates in Pensacola, FL, Winchester, VA, or Vienna, VA preferred, with onsite at least three days per week.

Responsibilities include tracking milestones, maintaining documentation, gathering requirements, and providing status updates. Ideal for those early in a PM career aiming to learn methodologies, tools, and governance processes.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of related experience in program management or coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and common document tools.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional program coordination and milestone tracking.
• Assist in developing schedules, documents, and status updates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and align with goals.
• Escalate risks, issues, and dependencies as needed.
• Maintain meeting notes, action trackers, and program documentation.

Skills

Program coordination

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Word proficiency

Job description

# Associate Program ManagerApply**Job#: 3043744****Job Description:**Associate Program Manager**Location:** (Hybrid) Open to candidates local to Pensacola, FL, Winchester, VA, or Vienna, VARole OverviewThis role is responsible for supporting program coordination activities. The position involves assisting in tracking milestones, maintaining documentation, and facilitating communication across program teams. The objective is to gain foundational experience in program management methodologies, tools, and reporting practices while contributing to the execution of cross-functional initiatives.Key Responsibilities* Support the coordination and execution of cross-functional programs that contribute to business operations and strategic initiatives.* Assist in developing program schedules, tracking milestones, and maintaining documentation under guidance.* Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment with program goals.* Use established tools and templates to support program reporting and status updates.* Monitor and escalate program risks, issues, and dependencies as needed.* Coordinate with internal teams to support program logistics and communication.* Maintain program documentation, meeting notes, and action item trackers.* Contribute to data collection and analysis to support business case development and decision-making.* Ensure adherence to compliance and governance processes as directed.* Participate in team meetings, retrospectives, and continuous improvement activities.* Learn and apply program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.Required Qualifications**Experience:** 1-5 years of relevant experience.**Technical Skills:** Proficiency in Word.Work EnvironmentThe work schedule is from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM local time. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be onsite a minimum of three days per week. Overtime may be available based on business needs. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Merrifield, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 24, 2026**Pay Range:** $25 - $31 per hour