Junior Program Manager

The firm is seeking an organized, proactive Junior Program Manager to coordinate end-to-end delivery of integrated marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of project- or program-management experience, a working knowledge of digital-marketing workflows, and a passion for driving projects to flawless execution.

• Build and maintain detailed project schedules (Smartsheet, Asana, or MS Project) that align with scope, budget, and resource plans for each campaign.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups and weekly status meetings; capture and distribute clear action items to cross-functional stakeholders (Strategy, Creative, Media, Analytics).
• Track budgets and process purchase orders /invoices; escalate variances greater than 5 percent and recommend mitigation plans.
• Route creative and media assets through brand, legal, and accessibility reviews; ensure final deliverables meet technical specifications.
• Monitor milestone completion, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on time and on quality.
• Compile initial post-launch performance snapshots and partner with analytics to prepare retrospective reports that highlight wins, gaps, and next steps.
• Uphold process discipline, document change requests, and contribute to the continuous improvement of campaign-delivery methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in project, program, or campaign coordination—preferably within an agency or in-house marketing environment.
• Hands-on proficiency with at least one project-management platform (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or MS Project).
• Familiarity with digital-marketing concepts (paid media channels, creative production workflows, performance metrics).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
• Nice to have: entry-level certification such as CAPM, Google Project Management, or Agile fundamentals; experience with Google Analytics or Looker Studio.

• Location: Hybrid — four days per week in our Alexandria, VA-area office, one day remote.
• Structured onboarding, peer mentorship, and a defined career path toward Program Manager.

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 base, plus annual performance-bonus eligibility.
• 100 % employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; commuter stipend. 15 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, Annual $1,500 professional-development stipend, internal training, and tuition-reimbursement opportunities, and more.

In compliance with applicable pay-transparency laws, we are disclosing the good-faith salary range for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, education, and internal equity. The posted range is just one component of our total-rewards package, which also includes comprehensive benefits, bonuses, and professional-development resources.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.