Program Manager Trainee (Bilingual Mandarin)

NOVEL PREP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVEL PREP in Irvine, CA seeks a motivated Program Manager Trainee to develop a career in program and operations management. In the initial stage, the trainee will support the Manager with daily operations, project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up, gradually taking ownership.

The long-term goal is to grow high-potential employees into independent project owners and future management team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Entry-level candidates welcome with strong potential.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with different departments and teams.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the Manager in program and operational activities.
• Assist with project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up.
• Track project timelines, deadlines, priorities, and action items.
• Coordinate with internal departments to move projects forward efficiently.
• Organize project information, documents, and reports.
• Participate in meetings, document actions, and follow up.
• Learn the organization's operations and internal workflows.
• Assist in handling day-to-day operational issues and unexpected situations.
• Gradually take ownership of projects from planning through completion.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Proactive attitude

Problem solving

Ownership

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and proactiveProgram Manager Traineeto join our team. This position is designed as a developmental role for individuals who are interested in building a career inprogram management and operations management.

During the initial stage, the Program Manager Trainee will work closely with and support the Manager in daily operations, project coordination, task follow-up, and administrative support. As the trainee develops a stronger understanding of the organization and demonstrates the necessary capabilities, they will gradually take ownership of projects and assume greater management responsibilities.

The long-term goal of this position is to develop high-potential employees intoindependent project owners and future management team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the Manager in program and operational activities.
• Assist with project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and task follow-up.
• Track project timelines, deadlines, priorities, and outstanding action items.
• Coordinate with internal departments and team members to ensure projects move forward efficiently.
• Organize project information, documents, reports, and other operational materials.
• Participate in meetings, document action items, and follow up with responsible parties.
• Learn and understand the organization's operations, management processes, and internal workflows.
• Assist the Manager in handling day-to-day operational issues and unexpected situations.
• Gradually take ownership of assigned projects and manage them from planning through completion.
• Identify problems, operational inefficiencies, and potential risks and propose practical solutions.
• Assist in developing and improving SOPs, workflows, tracking systems, and internal processes.
• Take on additional project management and coordination responsibilities as skills and experience develop.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Entry-level candidates and recent graduates with strong potential are welcome to apply.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with different departments and team members.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and responsibilities quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar productivity tools.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in program management, operations, or management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who isorganized, responsible, proactive, and eager to grow into a management role.

We are looking for someone who can progress from:

This position is particularly suitable for candidates who are willing to start with hands‑on execution and coordination while developing the organizational, problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills necessary to become a future manager.