Engineering Controls Program Manager

Rheem Manufacturing; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Controls Program Manager, where you will lead innovative projects in the development of cutting-edge digital products. This role is pivotal in ensuring strategic alignment across various teams, fostering collaboration, and overseeing the entire product lifecycle. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing customer experiences through advanced technologies in the heating and cooling industry. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values diverse skills and perspectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in embedded microprocessor-based controls and Digital Products.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans for tracking progress.

Skills

Project Management

Embedded Systems Development

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Requirements Documentation

Electronics Failure Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Rheem Manufacturing

The Engineering Controls Program Manager will provide hands-on Project Management and technical leadership for Controller and Digital product solutions. This is a key position on the Electronic Controls team within Rheem’s Advanced Technology Integration organization, providing advanced technologies and systems solutions for Rheem’s Water and Air business units.

This position will serve our Enterprise Division, located in Roswell, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Lewisville, TX; Fort Smith, AR (Remote).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define project scope, timing, and deliverables.
• Lead and monitor cross-functional project teams, collaborating with software, hardware, test, and product development teams throughout the product life cycle.
• Ensure strategic alignment of product projects, controls projects, and mobile application projects with customer installation and service experience requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project plans, including deliverables, builds, key dependencies, and schedules.
• Publish project plans, metrics, and issue trackers for transparent communication and tracking of project progress.
• Facilitate regular project team meetings for stakeholders to share status, plan progress, and resolve cross-cutting issues.
• Participate in product design reviews to ensure necessary hardware and software features are incorporated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical discipline).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the development of embedded microprocessor-based controls and Digital Products (entire lifecycle).
• Proven track record of developing talent and building/leading effective teams.
• Able to work with cross-functional teams (e.g., product managers, engineers, business teams) and external subject matter experts.
• Passionate about building and owning innovative, customer-facing services/products.
• Great presentation and communication skills.
• Experience with System Requirements Documentation, Requirements Allocation, Requirements Traceability, and Test Case development and execution.
• Experience with product and component-level FMEAs.
• Experience with electronics failure analysis.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• An innovative solution-first spirit and an ability to think creatively.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualification

• Gas appliance Application Experience (Strongly preferred).
• HVAC or Water Heating Application Experience (Strongly preferred).
• Electronics Design Experience.
• Software Experience.
• Electronics Manufacturing Experience.
• Quality/Reliability Experience.
• Project Management Certification.

About Us

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people’s lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing, Product Management, and Project Management

Industries

Manufacturing