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Junior Program Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Program Management, Senior

Kettering, OH

$103K - $103K/yr

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager, Senior located in Kettering ... Must possesses the ability to perform tasks independently and oversee the efforts of junior and ...

## Junior Reverse EngineerApplylocations: Beavercreek Township, Ohiotime type: Full timeposted on ... KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ...

Club Squash Pro

Columbus, OH · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

The ACC Squash program features highly successful Wednesday and Thursday night team leagues, junior ... Manage and coordinate ACC's adult and junior travel tournaments, including travel to other clubs ...

Club Squash Pro

Columbus, OH · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

The ACC Squash program features highly successful Wednesday and Thursday night team leagues, junior ... Manage and coordinate ACC's adult and junior travel tournaments, including travel to other clubs ...

Junior Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

Junior Reverse Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team ... KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ...

Junior Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Assistant Manager | Wednesday to Sunday, 4pm to 12am, (Monday and Tuesday off) | Full-Time With ... We are proud to offer an Employee Ownership Program, allowing every team member the opportunity to ...

Junior Software Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Junior Software Engineer **This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio ... KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ...

Junior Software Engineer **This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio ... KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ...

Junior Systems Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Junior Systems Engineer **This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio ... KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ...

Junior Systems Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Junior Systems Engineer **This position is located onsite in our office in Beavercreek, Ohio ... KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ...

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How much do junior program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior program manager in Ohio is $49,875.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,200.00 and $54,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior program manager?

To thrive as a Junior Program Manager, you need a solid understanding of project management principles, organizational skills, and a relevant degree, such as in business or management. Familiarity with project management software (like Asana, Trello, or MS Project) and certifications such as CAPM or Agile methodologies are advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills help you coordinate tasks and support senior managers effectively. These skills ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while fostering positive stakeholder relationships.

How does a junior program manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams?

As a Junior Program Manager, you’ll regularly work alongside teams from different departments such as engineering, marketing, finance, and operations. Your role is to help coordinate project timelines, facilitate communication, and ensure everyone is aligned on objectives and deliverables. You may organize meetings, track progress, resolve minor conflicts, and escalate issues to senior managers when necessary. This collaboration helps you build valuable relationships and develop a comprehensive understanding of how various functions contribute to a program’s success.

What is the difference between Junior Program Manager vs Project Coordinator?

AspectJunior Program ManagerProject Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, manages program goals, coordinates between projectsSupports project tasks, tracks progress, assists project managers
Required SkillsProgram management, communication, organizational skillsScheduling, documentation, communication skills
CertificationsOften preferred: CAPM, PMP, or related certificationsTypically not required, but certifications like CAPM can be beneficial
Work EnvironmentInvolves strategic planning, cross-project coordinationMore administrative, task-focused

The Junior Program Manager and Project Coordinator roles share some skills and certifications, but differ mainly in scope. The Junior Program Manager oversees multiple projects and aligns them with broader organizational goals, while the Project Coordinator supports individual projects. Understanding these differences helps candidates choose the right role based on their experience and career goals.

What does an entry level junior program manager make?

Entry-level junior program managers typically earn between $50,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on the industry, location, and company size. They often have a bachelor's degree and may require basic project management skills and familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project or Jira.

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Infographic showing various Junior Program Manager job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,875 per year, or $24 per hour.

Program Management, Senior

Starfish

Kettering, OH

$103K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager, Senior located in Kettering, OH (Dayton, WPAFB) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Initiative (MRO) is a DOTMLPF-P transformation and standardization of both the business processes and enabling materiel solution which provides Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) with an integrated capability for planning, scheduling and executing organic depot maintenance to support agile planning, optimized workload assignment, resource allocation and integrated quality. The MRO materiel solution is a web-enabled system operating wholly within the .mil network. It implements a configured Oracle enterprise Business Suite (eBS) Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software product with 'complex MRO' being the core module for user interaction. This is supplemented with the integration of other necessary eBS suite modules plus Reports, Interfaces, Conversions and Extensions (RICE) objects which are deemed necessary to provide the required functionality. MRO implementation is divided into four software releases with capabilities to plan, schedule and execute organic depot maintenance processes within the commodities, electronics, missile and propulsion maintenance groups. MRO replaces dissimilar legacy systems and processes used across numerous geographic locations with a common enterprise business system that optimizes resource and workload assignments, facilitates what- if planning and frees-up logistics capacities aimed at improving capabilities availability to the warfighter. MRO operates within a Defense Information System Agency (DISA) hosted environment and interfaces with various legacy systems to support continuous operations within the depot maintenance environment.

As a Program Manager, Senior your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs;

  • Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines and be able to recommend viable solutions to problems as well as the pursuit of alternative courses of action;

  • Abilities to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation, e.g., briefings, documents, and plans;

  • Abilities to plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment;

  • Abilities to formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives;

  • Abilities to support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports, e.g., Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) or Monthly Activity Report (MAR);

  • Abilities to support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews; and,

  • Abilities to support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.

Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship

  • Advanced Degree (MA/MS) in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or other relevant discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW, or

  • BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or other relevant discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW, or,

  • 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.

  • Must possess the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field.

  • Must possesses the ability to perform tasks independently and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline.

  • Must demonstrateadvanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).

  • Candidate must possess and maintain a T1/NACI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMI Certified Program Management Professional (PMP)

  • Agile Certifications

  • Must be proficient with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

  • Must be familiar with using MS Teams and MS SharePoint for project collaboration

  • Experience with managing Air Force Risk Management process in support of the acquisition process

  • A working understanding of Agile Development

  • Familiarity with Atlassian Tools; Jira and Confluence

  • Prior experience with DoW Acquisition programs under DoW 5000.02 or 5000.75 policy

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location:onsite atKettering, OH

Travel:0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.