Associate Program Manager
About The Position
This is a role for someone early in their career who wants to grow fast, work on things that matter, and build a foundation that most people spend a decade trying to find. You'll sit at the center of how Rivet operates — working alongside engineers, business development leads, finance, and executive leadership across every stage of how we build and deliver our products. This role is designed to flex with you. Whether you grow toward program leadership, strategy, consulting, or business development, the skills you build here — cross-functional coordination, client-facing delivery, strategic planning, and performance management — are the core of every high-impact career path in defense tech and beyond.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in program coordination, project management, consulting, operations, or a related role — internships and co-ops count
- A natural organizer who can bring structure to ambiguous situations without waiting to be told what to do
- Strong communicator who can work across technical and non-technical audiences
- Curious, resourceful, and comfortable learning on the fly
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Some exposure to PM tools, project tracking, or agile workflows is a plus — not a requirement
Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end program lifecycles, from planning through delivery, by helping coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, finance, and solution delivery. You'll learn how programs are structured, tracked, and closed, and take on increasing ownership as you grow.
- Be the connective tissue between hardware teams, software teams, and business leadership. You'll facilitate communication, surface blockers, and help teams stay aligned — one of the most valuable and transferable skills you can develop early in your career.
- Help translate company goals into actionable plans by supporting the connection between technical execution and business objectives. You'll get early exposure to how a defense tech company thinks about strategy, customers, and growth.
- Support the definition and monitoring of program KPIs and OKRs. Learn how to build data-driven reports and deliver insights that help leadership make better decisions — a skill set that carries into every senior role.
- Help identify risks across supply chain, hardware, software, and integration — and support the development of mitigation plans. You'll develop the habit of proactive problem-solving that separates great PMs from average ones.
- Gain hands-on exposure to how programs are resourced and budgeted. You'll support financial tracking and learn how to balance competing priorities across teams — foundational knowledge for any leadership path.
- Support teams through shifts in project scope, technology, or priorities. You'll build communication and influence skills that are central to consulting, program management, and business leadership alike.
Benefits
- Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
