Delivery-focused Program Manager, Manufacturing

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a organized Program Manager to lead multiple customer programs from opportunity through production launch in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will act as the primary liaison among customers and cross-functional teams to ensure schedules, expectations, and results meet targets. You will drive cross-functional execution with Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality, leading reviews, tracking risks, and coordinating

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of program or project management experience, preferably in manufacturing or engineering-driven industries.
• Strong communication, presentation, and customer relationship skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (air, car, and overnight).

Responsibilities

• Manage customer programs throughout the full lifecycle, from opportunity identification to production launch.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable project plans, deliverables, and timelines.
• Partner with Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Lead program review meetings and communicate project status, risks, and action items.
• Coordinate resources and resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans with clear ownership and deadlines.
• Ensure programs achieve quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and elevate issues when appropriate.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Project scheduling

Customer relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations

Job description

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a organized Program Manager to lead multiple customer programs from opportunity through production launch in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will act as the primary liaison among customers and cross-functional teams to ensure schedules, expectations, and results meet targets. You will drive cross-functional execution with Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality, leading reviews, tracking risks, and coordinating