Senior Engineering Project Manager

MKS Instruments•Andover, MA

1d•$155,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager leads execution of complex 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 requires the ability to drive cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment where influence matters more than title. The position demands strong technical curiosity, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to operate independently while maintaining clear upward communication on program status, risks, and resource needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
10+ years of related experience required 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 such as Gantt charts, PERT charts, action items, Scrums, managing to critical path, etc.
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
Comfortable operating in environments where processes are evolving and the PM is expected to identify and help close gaps rather than just follow established procedures
Continuous improvement mindset – apply MKS Product Development Process to the project objectives and develop process and teamworking principles to continuously improve outcomes
Ability to travel up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline strongly preferred
Experience managing projects in a hardware development environment strongly preferred
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 a plus
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
Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business teams to meet program commitments
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, tracking cross-program dependencies and surfacing conflicts early enough to act on them
Own program financials including budget development, cost tracking, earned income projections, and variance reporting
Lead program and gate reviews with senior leadership, providing clear, transparent assessments of delivery health and risk
Maintain project documentation and deliverable traceability consistent with ISO quality system requirements, including audit-ready records
Partner with engineering directors and functional managers to resolve resourcing and technical challenges without waiting for direction
Deliver against aggressive time-to-market targets, pushing execution speed to the edge of the Product Development Process without breaking its intent
Use judgment to scale the Product Development Process to each program's requirements