Director, Internal Program Management - PEM

Nel Hydrogen • Wallingford, CT

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About The Position

We are seeking a leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of engineering development projects within the organization. This role focuses on managing cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar technical field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in engineering project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record to drive complex, multi-discipline development projects to completion on time and on budget
• Ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and leading high-performing technical teams
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive change, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project; familiarity with ERP is a plus
• Able to travel (up to 10%) as needed

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor engineering project managers and technical leads responsible for internal development initiatives; these could include both internally and externally funded activities and programs that conclude with the transition of products to scale manufacturing
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to define project priorities, requirements, and success criteria
• Utilize project management best practices, tools, and standards to improve project visibility, predictability, and performance. Project execution will follow with Nel Design & Development processes as applicable
• Allocate and manage internal engineering resources efficiently to maximize productivity and project outcomes
• Identify and mitigate risks and roadblocks impacting project delivery; proactively resolve issues to maintain momentum
• Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, and communicate updates to senior management and other stakeholders
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within engineering teams
• Champion the adoption of new technologies, engineering methodologies, and process improvements that drive operational excellence
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations

Benefits

• An opportunity to work in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market.
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.
• Nel Hydrogen provides comprehensive health and insurance benefits for its employees as well as a short-term incentive program.
• The Company offers competitive paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees