Engineering Program Manager

Position Summary

Engineering Program Manager

· Plan, execute and deliver multiple engineering projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

· Support the development of processes to better facilitate the management of activities and handoffs between stakeholders.

· Develop and maintain project plans, project schedules, and project budgets.

· Develop and maintain a master integrated schedule to track Engineering resource loading across all Engineering activities.

· Identify and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, and develop mitigation plans to address them.

· Facilitate communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, including engineering, projects, sales, product, and quality assurance teams.

· Coordinate project activities with external partners and suppliers.

· Coordinate the handoff from Product Management to Engineering for Product development activities.

· Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure that project requirements are clearly understood and met.

· Ensure that all engineering projects comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.

· Lead regular project status meetings and provide regular updates to project stakeholders and senior leadership.

· Provide mentorship and coaching to team members, and develop their skills and capabilities.

Qualifications (Education & Work Experience)

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.

· Proven track record of successfully managing complex engineering projects, from conception to delivery.

· Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.

· Experience in managing cross-functional teams and external partners.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

· Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

· Familiarity with Jira and Smartsheets is a plus.

· Experience in the power industry is a plus.

Tools & Equipment

· General office equipment including phones, fax, personal computer.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project.

Certificates/Licenses

· PE License (preferred).

· PMP or PgMP (preferred).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Work is performed in an office environment. The employee is required to frequently sit and occasionally must stand, walk, use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. Also, the employee must be able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen.

· Travel required. No more than 15% within the U.S. and Canada.

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully satisfy the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and occasionally must stand, walk, use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.