Senior Technical Program Manager, Plant Engineering
About The Position
Redwood Materials is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager, Plant Engineering, to lead high-impact projects at our live production site in Sparks, Nevada. This role sits at the center of operations, driving improvements that increase safety, throughput, yield, quality, and cost performance. You will work on-site with plant teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver improvement projects from basic engineering through design, installation, commissioning, and handoff to operations. This role also requires frequent communication with senior leaders and executives to align priorities, surface risks, and drive decisions. Success in this role requires strong engineering judgment, manufacturing experience, and the ability to execute in a fast-moving, live production environment. You will own a dynamic portfolio of projects while helping build the systems and processes that enable continuous improvement across the site.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Engineering required
- 5+ years of experience leading projects in a manufacturing or industrial production environment
- Experience managing plant improvement projects in a live production facility from concept through commissioning
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executives
Nice To Haves
- PMP or similar certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead a portfolio of plant improvement projects from prioritization and scoping through design, execution, commissioning, and closeout
- Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and site leadership to define projects with clear scope, budget, timeline, and success criteria
- Develop concepts and basic engineering packages, coordinate design, and ensure solutions are practical for a live manufacturing environment
- Drive execution, startup, and commissioning while managing risks, resources, contractors, and cross-functional alignment
- Communicate regularly with senior leaders and executives, providing clear updates, recommendations, and escalation on project priorities, tradeoffs, and risks
- Build business cases, prioritize investments, and improve how projects are tracked, approved, and delivered across the site.
Benefits
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
