Senior Engineering Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Lead High-Impact Capital Projects as a Senior Engineering Program Manager!

Pay Rate: $40.00/hr

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead capital projects, facility improvements, and strategic engineering initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In this role, you'll be responsible for managing projects from concept through execution, collaborating with engineering, operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to ensure facilities, equipment, and infrastructure are ready to support future business growth and operational success.

If you're a results-driven project leader with experience managing capital investments, equipment implementation, and site improvement initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do Capital Project Leadership

• Lead the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects and facility improvement initiatives

• Develop detailed project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans

• Drive projects from concept through implementation while maintaining alignment with business objectives

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality expectations

Equipment & Facility Planning

• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and leadership teams to identify and prioritize capital equipment needs

• Support facility upgrades, equipment installations, and production expansion efforts

• Lead equipment sourcing activities and evaluate technical solutions to meet operational requirements

New Product & Program Integration

• Support new product introductions and program launch activities

• Coordinate site readiness efforts for new contracts and business opportunities

• Manage facility moves, workspace planning, and infrastructure preparations

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Conduct vendor evaluations, pricing reviews, and supplier negotiations

• Coordinate activities between internal teams and external suppliers

• Ensure effective communication across all project stakeholders

Project Controls & Reporting

• Monitor project progress against schedules, budgets, and milestones

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Prepare and present project updates, performance metrics, and cost analyses to leadership

• Maintain project documentation and reporting requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Support long-term facility and operational planning initiatives

• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and project execution

• Contribute to strategic planning and operational excellence efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:

  • Engineering

  • Project Management

  • Related technical field

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in:

  • Manufacturing

  • Industrial operations

  • Engineering environments

• Experience leading capital project planning and execution

• Experience with equipment procurement and vendor management

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of:

  • Lean Manufacturing

  • Six Sigma

  • Continuous Improvement methodologies

• Ability to read and interpret:

  • Engineering drawings

  • Technical specifications

  • Schematics

• Strong financial acumen, including:

  • Budget development

  • Forecasting

  • Cost analysis

  • Cost control

• Experience supporting facility expansion or manufacturing infrastructure projects

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to lead projects that directly impact manufacturing capability, operational efficiency, and future business growth.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay at $40.00/hr

• Opportunity to lead high-visibility capital projects

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and site leadership teams

• Exposure to strategic facility and equipment planning initiatives

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance and long-term growth

Apply Today!

If you're an experienced project leader with a passion for engineering, facility improvements, and driving operational success, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Senior Engineering Program Manager, where your leadership and project expertise will help shape the future of manufacturing operations.

Pay Details: $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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