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Progress · 1 day ago

Program Manager (Junior Chief of Staff)

Burlington, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$103K/yr - $128K/yr

2+ years exp

Progress is a trusted provider of software that enables customers to manage AI-powered applications. They are seeking a highly organized Program Manager / Junior Chief of Staff to drive business operations within the Digital Experience Business Unit, collaborating with senior leadership and various teams to ensure accountability and execution.

ComputerEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Run the operating system for the Digital Experience (DX) business – own the day-to-day cadence (staff meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, goal setting, planning cycles, offsites). Have a view of the entire business and how it is run

Drive execution and accountability – track decisions, follow up on action items, and ensure priorities move forward

Build executive communications – based on predefined requirements, develop decks and materials for Quarterly Business Reviews, Sales Kickoffs, and All-Hands meetings; summarize key business updates

Coordinate cross-functional initiatives – connect Product, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to deliver high-impact outcomes

Streamline operations – improve processes, meeting quality, and decision-making efficiency

Manage data and insights – work with Finance and Business Intelligence to maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting packs

Partner with the Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant – align leadership time and communication with top business priorities

Qualification

Business OperationsProgram ManagementCross-functional ProjectsAnalytical SkillsExecutive CommunicationProcess DesignLearning AgilityInterest in AIBusiness ToolsEmotional IntelligenceSelf-motivated

Required

2-4 years of experience as a top performer in Business Operations, Program Management, or Consulting, ideally in a SaaS or technology company

Proven ability to run cross-functional projects and manage multiple stakeholders

Strong analytical skills and comfort with data — able to interpret metrics and build insights that inform decisions

Excellent written and visual communication skills (PowerPoint, Miro, Google Slides, or similar)

High emotional intelligence, discretion, and ability to influence without authority

Strong systems thinking and process design capabilities

Exceptional capacity for learning rapidly across a variety of different disciplines

Highly ambitious and self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow your career

Preferred

Experience supporting or working closely with executive leadership

Experience with business tools (Asana, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar)

Interest in AI-enabled productivity and experimentation with emerging tech

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Tuition Reimbursement program.

Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.

Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback

Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays.

A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

Company

Progress

Glassdoor3.9

Progress is a global software company that simplifies the development, deployment and management of business applications.

Founded in 1981

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.progress.com

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