Director, Internal Program Management - PEM

Nel Hydrogen; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Short-term incentive program

Paid vacation time

Job summary

A leading hydrogen generation company in Connecticut is looking for a Project Management Lead to oversee engineering development projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in engineering project management with demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary projects. Responsibilities include managing engineering teams, ensuring project delivery aligning with business objectives, and fostering a culture of innovation. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on driving the green hydrogen transition and includes competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering project management.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering project managers and technical leads.
• Oversee multiple concurrent engineering projects.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define project priorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Nel Hydrogen is the global leader in on‑site hydrogen generation and the largest electrolyser manufacturer in the world. Nel Hydrogen is leading the charge into the new green hydrogen economy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving the successful planning, execution, and delivery of engineering development projects within the organization. This role focuses on managing cross‑functional engineering teams, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor engineering project managers and technical leads responsible for internal development initiatives, including both internally and externally funded activities that transition products to scale manufacturing.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of multiple concurrent engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to define project priorities, requirements, and success criteria.
• Utilize project management best practices, tools, and standards to improve project visibility, predictability, and performance. Project execution will follow Nel design and development processes as applicable.
• Allocate and manage internal engineering resources efficiently to maximize productivity and project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks and roadblocks impacting project delivery; proactively resolve issues to maintain momentum.
• Monitor project progress, prepare status reports, and communicate updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within engineering teams.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies, engineering methodologies, and process improvements that drive operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a similar technical field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of driving complex, multi‑discipline development projects to completion on time and on budget.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short‑ and long‑range goals.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and leading high‑performing technical teams.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive change, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project; familiarity with ERP is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Able to travel (up to 10%) as needed.

What We Can Offer

• An opportunity to work in a company experiencing strong growth and holding a leading position in the market.
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally.
• The chance to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment with competent and committed colleagues.

Nel Hydrogen provides comprehensive health and insurance benefits for its employees, a short‑term incentive program, competitive paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

Visas

• Nel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This role does not provide sponsorship.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN, or who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer—M/F/Disabled/Veteran—and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.