Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Engineering Program Manager to lead complex, large-scale engineering programs from concept to delivery. This role requires deep technical understanding, strong leadership, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
· Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end execution of engineering programs, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
· Technical Oversight: Collaborate with engineering teams to define architecture, design, and technical requirements.
· Roadmap & Planning: Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
· Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with product management, design, QA, and operations to ensure seamless delivery.
· Risk Management: Identify technical and operational risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
· Process Improvement: Establish best practices for engineering program management, including Agile/Scaled Agile frameworks.
· Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, concise updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies.
· Budget & Resource Management: Manage program budgets and optimize resource utilization across multiple engineering teams.
· Innovation Enablement: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within engineering teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
· Experience: 18+ years in engineering and program management, with at least 8+ years in leadership roles.
· Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field; PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification preferred.
· Technical Expertise:
o Strong understanding of software/hardware development lifecycle.
o Familiarity with cloud platforms, DevOps, and modern engineering practices.
· Leadership: Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams and manage complex programs.
· Tools: Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent program management tools.
· Communication: Excellent stakeholder management and executive reporting skills.
Preferred Attributes
· Experience in product development, platform engineering, or digital transformation programs.
· Ability to balance technical depth with strategic vision.
· Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.