Director, Technical Program Leadership - Hybrid

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company is seeking a Director, Technical Project/Program Management to own strategic programs and lead a team of program managers. The role emphasizes delivering key KPIs, customer-centric solutions, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The position is hybrid and can be located in Atlanta, GA, Fort Smith, AR, Lewisville, TX, or Indianapolis, IN, with in-office Mon–Thu and remote on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in product development or project management.
• 5+ years of experience leading business or functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong execution skills to drive schedules, remove barriers, and deliver on time, on budget, and at quality targets.
• Experience translating product strategies into executable program plans using PLM and resource management tools.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for tracking costs and ROI.
• Experience navigating matrixed teams and working with department leaders to drive initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to present clearly to senior leadership and influence at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute the program management vision and strategy aligned with corporate objectives and market trends.
• Lead and coach a high-performing team of program managers.
• Drive multi-year product roadmaps across multiple categories.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to align investments with long-term objectives.
• Monitor metrics, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule, cost, and quality.
• Provide program updates to senior leadership and conduct post-launch reviews.
• Optimize resource allocation by coordinating with functional leaders to balance workload.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness and successful production ramp-up.
• Develop and coach team members to strengthen problem-solving and communication skills.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Rheem Manufacturing Company is seeking a Director, Technical Project/Program Management to own strategic programs and lead a team of program managers. The role emphasizes delivering key KPIs, customer-centric solutions, and cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The position is hybrid and can be located in Atlanta, GA, Fort Smith, AR, Lewisville, TX, or Indianapolis, IN, with in-office Mon–Thu and remote on Fridays.