Senior Engineering Project Manager

MKS Instruments•Andover Shattuck, MA

3d•$155,000 - $210,000•Onsite

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 and partnering closely with the business GM and engineering leaders, this role drives cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. It requires technical curiosity, comfort with ambiguity, independent execution, and clear communication about program status, risks, and resource needs. The position oversees program scope, schedule, budget, and risks throughout product development, using the MKS Product Development Process. The role also leads program and gate reviews, maintains audit-ready documentation, addresses resourcing and technical challenges, and adapts the development process to program requirements while pursuing aggressive time-to-market targets. This is an onsite position in Andover, Massachusetts, and the candidate must live within commuting distance. Travel is required 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 consisting of multiple concurrent projects with 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 where direct authority over functional resources is limited.
Demonstrated ability to manage customer-facing engineering relationships.
Comfort operating in environments where processes are evolving and identifying and helping close process gaps.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to apply the MKS Product Development Process to project objectives.
Ability to travel up to 15%.

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 execution of multi-project programs across the full product development lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management, using the MKS Product Development Process.
Coordinate cross-functional work across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business teams 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 and provide transparent assessments of delivery health and risk.
Maintain project documentation and deliverable traceability in line with ISO quality system requirements, including audit-ready records.
Partner with engineering directors and functional managers to resolve resourcing and technical challenges.
Deliver against time-to-market targets while maintaining the intent of the Product Development Process.
Use judgment to scale the Product Development Process to each program’s requirements.
Apply continuous improvement principles to project objectives, processes, and teamworking practices.