Director of Engineering Program Management

The Loring Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Loring Group is seeking an execution-driven engineering program management leader to oversee five program managers across San Jose, Vietnam, and the Philippines, managing up to 25 custom power supply development programs from concept to production.

The role emphasizes customer-facing leadership, clear status communication, and the use of AI tools to automate reporting and improve visibility across engineering, operations, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering or program management in manufacturing.
• 5+ years leading program managers or technical teams, including global teams.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage 25+ programs across multiple sites, tracking scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Lead and develop a team of five Program Managers in San Jose, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
• Conduct weekly client calls and executive reviews, communicate status and recovery plans.
• Standardize practices for meeting notes, Gantt charts, metrics, and reporting.
• Leverage AI tools to automate reporting and improve portfolio visibility.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Client communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Global teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

AI tools

Data dashboards

Gantt/PM tools

Job description

Our CLIENT is a leading global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered power control solutions for blue-chip OEM customers across the semiconductor manufacturing, industrial technology, and healthcare markets. The company delivers highly customized AC-DC, DC-DC, high-voltage, and RF power solutions through a vertically integrated model spanning design, manufacturing, and supply chain operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. As global demand accelerates—particularly in AI infrastructure, semiconductor, and advanced technology markets—our client operates in an exceptionally dynamic, high-growth environment that demands speed, agility, and operational excellence across its global manufacturing network.

THE ROLE

Our CLIENT seeks an experienced, execution-driven engineering program management leader to oversee five program managers across San Jose, Vietnam, and the Philippines, managing up to 25 custom power supply development programs from concept to production. This leader will handle the full program portfolio, drive execution, remove obstacles, and manage risk. The ideal candidate is a visible, customer-facing leader who knows each program's status, communicates clearly, and uses AI tools to automate processes and improve visibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 25+ programs, understanding each program’s stage, milestones, risks, and recovery actions across scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Lead and develop a team of five Program Managers across San Jose, Vietnam, and the Philippines, providing oversight and coaching across varying experience levels.
• Act as a polished, client-facing leader by conducting weekly calls with major clients, overseeing executive reviews, addressing escalations with senior customer contacts, and clearly communicating status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Standardize program practices such as meeting notes, Gantt charts, metrics, and reporting, while fostering cross-functional collaboration among Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales.
• Leverage AI tools, dashboards, and analytics to streamline reporting, automate processes, and enhance portfolio visibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years in engineering, product development, or program management in manufacturing, with 5+ years leading program managers or technical teams, including global teams.
• Polished executive presence with strong leadership, communication, and customer skills.
• Track record delivering complex hardware programs from concept to production on time.
• Tools-savvy leader with hands-on experience using AI, automation, and analytics to enhance program visibility and workflow efficiency.
• Experience in power conversion or related electronics markets preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline. PMP certification is a plus.

COMPENSATION: Salary is among the best in the industry.