Senior Engineering Project Manager
About The Position
The Senior Program Manager leads execution of complex new product introduction (NPI) and advanced development programs across the Vacuum Products division, managing multiple concurrent projects from concept through production launch. Reporting to the Director of Project Management, the role partners closely with the business GM and engineering leaders. It requires driving cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment through influence, operating independently amid ambiguity, and maintaining clear upward communication about program status, risks, and resource needs. The position manages program scope, schedules, budgets, risks, financials, dependencies, reviews, and documentation throughout product development. The role is onsite in Andover, Massachusetts, and requires living within commutable distance. Travel may be up to 15%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of related experience in a hardware product development environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage programs involving multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional dependencies.
- Strong working knowledge of stage-gate or similar product development processes.
- Knowledge and application of project management tools and methods, such as Gantt charts, PERT charts, action items, Scrums, and critical-path management.
- Track record of leading through influence in matrixed organizations with limited direct authority over functional resources.
- Demonstrated ability to manage customer-facing engineering relationships.
- Comfort operating in evolving-process environments and identifying and helping close process gaps.
- Continuous improvement mindset, including applying the MKS Product Development Process to project objectives.
- Ability to travel up to 15%.
- Must live within commutable distance of the Andover, Massachusetts location.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience managing projects in a hardware development environment.
- PMP certification or equivalent.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems and audit processes.
- Experience managing program budgets in the $1M–$2M range, including development, approval, and variance reporting.
- Experience in startup environments.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment, industrial technology, or a related precision manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage multi-project programs across the full product development lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk, using the MKS Product Development Process.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business functions to meet program commitments.
- Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, track cross-program dependencies, and surface conflicts early.
- Own program financials, including budget development, cost tracking, earned income projections, and variance reporting.
- Lead program and gate reviews with senior leadership, clearly assessing delivery health and risks.
- Maintain project documentation and deliverable traceability consistent with ISO quality system requirements and audit-ready recordkeeping.
- Partner with engineering directors and functional managers to resolve resourcing and technical challenges.
- Deliver against time-to-market targets while applying the Product Development Process appropriately to each program.
- Continuously improve process and teamworking principles to improve outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Sick time.
- 15 paid vacation days.
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
