Program Manager Trainee -Bilingual Mandarin

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and proactive Program Manager Trainee to join our team. This is a developmental role for individuals interested in building a career in program and operations management. The trainee will initially support the Manager in daily operations, project coordination, and administrative tasks, with the opportunity to gradually take ownership of projects and assume greater management responsibilities. The long-term goal is to develop high-potential employees into independent project owners and future management team members.

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 organized, responsible, proactive, and eager to grow into a management role. We are looking for someone who can progress from supporting a Manager to coordinating projects, independently managing projects, and eventually taking on management responsibilities. This position is particularly suitable for candidates willing to start with hands-on execution and coordination while developing the skills necessary to become a future manager.