Program Support Assistant

Merck Group • $90K — $135K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years of experience in program coordination, project support, operations, or business transformation
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 or comparable collaboration tools

Responsibilities

  • Support development and maintenance of program plans and milestones
  • Coordinate program governance activities and decision-making forums
  • Collect and synthesize program information from stakeholders
  • Draft clear program communications and updates
  • Coordinate cross-functional working sessions and information-sharing forums
  • Build and maintain communication rhythms across teams and stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate program documentation and support onboarding activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Competitive vacation and paid time off allowance
  • 401(k) match program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding global organization
Full Job Description
Your Role:

The Program Support Assistant helps enable the successful delivery of programs and initiatives within the rapidly growing Megasys organization across the United States and Europe. Working alongside program leaders and cross-functional teams, this role brings structure, visibility, and follow-through to program activities from planning through implementation.

The role supports program governance, milestone and dependency tracking, stakeholder coordination, communications, reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across multiple workstreams, bringing clarity to complex information, and helping teams maintain momentum in a changing, international environment.

This is a hands-on program support role for a proactive, organized, and collaborative professional who takes ownership, anticipates delivery needs, and creates the operating rhythm that helps programs move forward.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and maintenance of integrated program plans, roadmaps, milestones, and delivery schedules, tracking progress and escalating risks, issues, and dependencies in a timely manner
  • Coordinate program governance activities including preparation of agendas, pre-reads, decision materials, and status packs, and support stage gates, steering committee meetings, and other decision-making forums
  • Collect, validate, and synthesize program information from multiple stakeholders and systems, prepare recurring status reports, dashboards, and concise leadership summaries with clear visual and written materials
  • Draft program announcements, progress updates, briefing notes, and other communications in a clear and audience-appropriate style, ensuring program information is accessible and consistently communicated across the organization
  • Coordinate cross-functional working sessions, program reviews, workshops, and information-sharing forums across sites and regions, capturing decisions, actions, owners, and deadlines and driving timely follow-up
  • Build and maintain effective communication rhythms across program teams and stakeholders in the United States and Europe, fostering productive relationships across functions, regions, levels, and cultures
  • Maintain accurate program documentation including charters, plans, meeting records, decisions, process maps, playbooks, and lessons learned, and help incorporate improvements into future program planning and execution
  • Support the onboarding of new employees by coordinating orientation activities, scheduling training sessions, and ensuring new team members have the resources and information needed to start their roles effectively
  • Coordinate inputs from functions such as Finance, Procurement, Information Technology, and Communications when required for program delivery, and support the design of scalable program processes as the Operations organization grows
  • Contribute to special initiatives that strengthen program maturity, operating discipline, and organizational effectiveness


Benefits with our team include:
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Competitive vacation and paid time off allowance
  • 401(k) match program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Opportunities for career growth and development within a rapidly expanding global Operations organization


Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in program coordination, project support, operations, business transformation, or continuous improvement projects

OR
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 5+ years of experience in program coordination, project support, operations, business transformation, or continuous improvement projects


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders, workstreams, or locations (maintaining plans, trackers, action logs, status reports, or other program-management documentation)
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and follow through on commitments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 or comparable collaboration and reporting tools, including Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to work effectively across different countries, cultures, functions, and time zones
  • Sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and a practical approach to problem solving
  • Experience supporting operations, manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, technology, or another complex business environment
  • Experience with program governance, portfolio reporting, transformation initiatives, or continuous-improvement methodologies
  • Experience working in a global or rapidly scaling organization
  • Familiarity with project-management, work-management, data visualization, or reporting tools, including expeirence preparing leadership-level dashboards, presentations, decision materials, or executive summaries
  • Additional language skills relevant to the organization's European locations


Pay Range for this position: $90,600-$135,900/year

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

About Merck Group

Merck Group Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join Merck Group, a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science, and performance materials. Merck Group offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional aspirations, making it an ideal environment for both seasoned experts and those at the start of their career journey.

Work You’ll Do

At Merck Group, every team member contributes to breakthrough innovations in healthcare, life sciences, and electronics. The company's commitment to diversity and innovation fuels its leadership in various sectors, driving growth and transformation globally. Merck Group’s career paths are diverse, offering positions that challenge individuals to use their skills in new ways every day, supported by robust training programs and development opportunities.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

Merck Group is not just about jobs; it's about building a career. With a vast array of positions, from research and development to marketing and sales, the company is keen on hiring and nurturing talent to lead industry transformation. Merck Group’s dedication to professional growth is evident in its comprehensive benefits package and performance management processes that aim to maximize individual potential.

Internship Programs

Starting with an internship at Merck Group can be a pivotal step in securing a prosperous career. Interns gain invaluable industry experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and engaging in projects that offer real-world applications of their studies. Internships often lead to full-time employment opportunities, providing a seamless transition from education to professional employment.

Inclusive Culture and Leadership

Merck Group is proud of its inclusive culture that embraces diversity and fosters an environment where all employees can thrive. The company’s leadership is committed to creating a workplace where diverse ideas lead to innovative outcomes. Merck Group also offers diversity training to ensure all team members are equipped to contribute to the company’s inclusive goals.

Networking and Professional Development

Employees at Merck Group are encouraged to engage in networking and professional development activities that enhance their career trajectories. The company hosts various networking events, workshops, and seminars that are designed to hone skills and foster connections within the industry. Leadership development programs are also a cornerstone, preparing employees for future roles of increased responsibility.

Stay Connected with Merck Group Careers

Interested candidates can explore open positions that match their skills and interests through the Merck Group careers page. The company values curious, creative, and solution-driven team players who are eager to make an impact.

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