Program Manager - Engineering Team

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. • Westborough, MA

11h • Remote

About The Position

The Program Manager will manage engineering product/system development program initiatives, and as a result the ideal Program Manager will have a proven ability to strategize and implement such program initiatives. In case gaps exist in the program development process, the Program Manager should create the process. As a leader, this person should have strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately the Program Manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

Requirements

• Ten or more years of experience in program management
• Five or more years of experience in program management delivering engineering products/systems/SW
• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization
• Experience in managing stakeholders
• Ability to solve problems and resolve issues amicably
• Outstanding knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive experience in Microsoft project or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or equivalent work experience. Preference is for those with degrees in engineering (or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding/exeprience of engineering principles with a focus on energy (e.g. fuel cells, batteries, PV, wind, nuclear) or power systems (e.g. power grid, power electronics).

Responsibilities

• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timeline.
• Ensure program goals, especially budget and timelines are met.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks. Identify ways to mitigate risks.
• Produce program reports and deliver presentations to the involved teams and stakeholders such as management.
• Oversee and coordinate with multiple project teams including those in Korea to ensure program goals are reached. These teams will be in engineering, product management, supply chain and quality.
• Since the focus is on engineering product/system development, for the above mentioned responsibilities, the Program Manager must understand at a high level the technical objectives, status, results and risks.
• Establish product/system development processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager