Project Manager Trainee

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain. With 67% of members achieving a pain-free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using AI Care to change lives, and save millions for our 25,000+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2025, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020, but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $4 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our global impact. Joining Sword means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.The Sword Trainee Program is not about playing it safe, it’s where your career meets real-world impact. Over 12 months, you’ll be part of a global team using technology to solve human problems at scale, and you’ll do meaningful work from day one. You’ll build and question, and be pushed to think deeper and move faster. Here, you won’t just apply what you learned in school — you’ll stretch it, test it, and turn it into solutions. If you’re looking for purpose, ownership, and a steep learning curve, this is your launchpad. And if you're ready to turn your potential into something that matters, we’re ready for you.We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Project Manager Trainee. In this role, you will gain practical experience supporting Agile teams and project delivery processes. You will work closely with project managers, engineering leads, product owners, and cross-functional teams to help facilitate day-to-day operations, maintain team alignment, and contribute to the planning of goals and roadmaps. You will join our dynamic and collaborative Research & Systems Program Management team, where you'll play a key role in supporting the coordination of cross-functional initiatives. Our team operates at the heart of product and project delivery, working closely with engineering, product, design, and operations to keep teams aligned and focused. You'll be immersed in an environment that values clear communication, continuous improvement, and shared success—contributing to projects that shape our roadmap and help drive real impact across the organization.What you’ll be doing: Assisting with the preparation and facilitation of Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives;Supporting backlog grooming by helping maintain clarity, prioritization, and structure in collaboration with engineering teams;Participating in roadmap planning sessions and helping track monthly goals;Collaborating with team members to maintain organized project spaces and clear communication channels.What you need to have:A recent graduate or final-year student in Engineering;Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;High attention to detail and strong organizational skills;A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well across diverse teams;Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar project management platforms is a plus.What we would love to see:Previous exposure (internship, coursework, or self-study) to project coordination or Agile team environments;Interest in a career in project/program management in a tech-driven environment.To ensure you feel good solving a big Human problem, we offer: A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity;A start of a bright future at a promising high-tech startup company;Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions);Learning opportunities with tailored mentoring.Remote or Hybrid work policy. To get to know more about our Tech Stack, check here.*Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.