At Degreed, we believe that learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. As the premier upskilling platform, we empower individuals to connect their skills and ambitions with meaningful growth opportunities. By integrating everything people use to learn—skill insights, courses, videos, articles, and projects—we create personalized pathways for career advancement. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise. Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development.
We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll work closely with Product and Engineering teams to track release management, oversee project status, and ensure that our projects are delivered on time and within scope. If you’re detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and have experience working with cross-functional teams, we want to hear from you.This role will be based in Bengaluru, India. After an in-office onboarding period, incumbents are expected to be available in office for a few days per week as part of a hybrid work model.
Day in the Life
Project Support:
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Support project managers in coordinating tasks, meetings, and resources.
- Track project deliverables and milestones, ensuring that deadlines are met.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and risk logs.
- Prepare and distribute project status updates to stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for management review.
Process Improvement:
- Support the continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and templates.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Liaise with project teams and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
- Address basic inquiries from team members and escalate issues to the Sr. Manager, Program Management when necessary.
Risk & Issue Management:
- Assist in identifying, documenting, and tracking project risks and issues.
Who You Are:
- 2+ years in project management, coordination, or a related role working with product and/or engineering.
- Detail-oriented with a strong organizational mindset.
- Excellent English communicator, able to convey complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experienced in working with product and engineering teams to manage and track project progress.
- Proactive in identifying potential challenges and addressing them before they impact project outcomes.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects.
What Sets You Apart:
- Proven track record of successful program management in a product or engineering environment.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to maintain a balance between big-picture thinking and attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality results while meeting deadlines and project goals.
- Comfortable with hybrid work and managing asynchronous communication effectively.
- Experience with JIRA and Confluence a plus.
At Degree we value
At Degreed we valueDiversity and Inclusion: We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and aim to build an environment where everyone can thrive.Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning and development for our employees to grow their careers in line with their unique skills and goals.Collaboration: We believe the best ideas come from teams working together, and we foster open communication and teamwork.By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values continuous learning, collaboration, and making an impact.
If you are passionate about driving change through learning and upskilling, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our mission.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Degreed offers a range of work arrangements depending on the role. Some positions are fully remote, while others are hybrid if you’re near an office. Please check the job details for specifics.In remote or hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. You’ll need to operate a laptop and remain stationary for extended periods, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible work environment that enables you to thrive.
Additional Information
Degreed provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.We believe in the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Degreed will provide reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.In line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.
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