Top 12 Entry level project manager Jobs in San Diego Ca

Assistant Program Coordinator — Enterprise Transformation
Solar Turbines —San Diego, CA
- $77,264 - $115,896 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Jr Program Management Analyst
Kaihonua —San Diego, CA
- $70,950 - $76,875 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Program Coordinator- San Diego Independent Living
Community Health Improvement Partners —San Diego, CA
- From $24.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Program Management Support Specialist, Mid
Booz Allen Hamilton —San Diego, CA
- $55,300 - $126,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
9d
FIO Program Management Support - T035
Systems Technology Forum —San Diego, CA
- From $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Web Marketing Specialist
Midland Credit Management —San Diego, CA
- $70,304 - $73,699 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Project Management /Principal Project Management
Northrop Grumman —San Diego, CA
- $75,800 - $141,200 a year
- Overtime
- PMP
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Principal Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst
Northrop Grumman —San Diego, CA
- $103,600 - $155,400 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Product Performance Engineer
Brain Corp —San Diego, CA
- $38.75 - $49.75 an hour
- 4 hour shift
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
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Project Coordinator - Custom Solutions
Revvity —San Diego, CA
- $26.44 - $30.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Driver/Material Handler AM Shift (or) PM Shift
Western Water Works Supply Company —El Cajon, CA
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- Forklift
- Analysis skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Program Coordinator — Enterprise Transformation

Solar Turbines -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$77,264 - $115,896 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Microsoft Teams
Productivity software
Video conferencing systems operation

Full Job Description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Assistant Program Coordinator supports the day-to-day operational needs of the Enterprise Transformation Program. This is an entry-level role ideal for an organized, detail-oriented early career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, enterprise-scale program environment; duties focus on monitoring program health, coordinating between program teams, assisting in risk management, and supporting program leadership presentations to key stakeholders.

• Tracking progress against approved program milestones; assistance in execution of the risk management process.

Assist with the preparation of status updates and stakeholder-facing materials.
Assist in the maintenance of program scope documents, project timelines, meeting notes, action registers, and related program documentation for review by Program Management.
Monitor program scheduling, budget status, resource needs, and performance indicators to support informed decision-making and timely escalation.
Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, documentation updates, and cross-functional communications as provided by program leadership to support alignment across program teams.
Support data gathering, reporting, and process documentation activities to improve visibility into program execution and operational performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Project Management, or related field

2.8 GPA

0–2 years of professional experience, including internships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skill Descriptors
Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Works to understand the business priorities of internal and external clients.
• Describes profitability drivers and considerations.
• Describes desired or actual business results in measurable scales or terms.
• Explains how the organization makes money.

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains tactical plan for own area.
• Defines concepts of short-term and long-term planning.
• Describes the planning process and planning cycle used in own area.
• Compares tactical to strategic planning.

Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Interprets process flow diagrams.
• Explains differences between a process and a project.
• Identifies process management initiatives in own area.
• Describes key business processes in own area.

Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concept of collaborative processes.
• Explains the concept of collaboration as applicable to organizations.
• Provides examples of how collaboration has helped achieve organizational goals.
• Contrasts collaborative with competitive operating styles in organizations.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
• Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
• Explains the importance of effective business communication.
• Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function.
• Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.
• Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.
• Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies the key objectives of gathering data.
• Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
• Applies basic data-gathering methodologies.
• Identifies key sources of needed information.

Summary Pay Range:

$77,264.00 - $115,896.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 22, 2026 - August 1, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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