Program Administrator

Job overview

The Program Administrator role is onsite in Manchester, Connecticut, and is listed as contract-to-hire. Compensation is $60,000–$75,000 per year. The role supports a client’s program management activities and works with Program Managers, departments, and customers. The administrator coordinates tasks, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects, tracks progress, maintains records, and follows up on action items. This support helps Program Managers keep program objectives and deadlines on track and address issues through cross-functional coordination.

What you'll do

• Support Program Managers with daily program and project activities
• coordinate tasks, timelines, and deliverables across departments
• manage competing priorities
• communicate with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders
• help identify issues and practical solutions
• assist with conflict resolution
• track progress and action items
• maintain project documentation
• use Excel, Project, Teams, and SAP for program activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program administrator

manchester ct

sterling engineering

program management

project coordination

cross-functional collaboration

project tracking

microsoft excel

microsoft project

microsoft teams

sap

$60k–$75k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting lists paid time off, paid holidays, medical plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Why this role

The posting describes the opportunity as suitable for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in program management.

About the employer

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.