Engineering Program Manager

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional Development

Wellness programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks an experienced Engineering Program Manager to drive structured execution across cross-functional engineering initiatives. You will bring clarity to complex programs, establish delivery processes, and manage priorities in collaboration with engineering, product, and program leadership.

The role emphasizes governance, backlog management, and measurable business outcomes, with a focus on delivering high-value initiatives through effective cross-team coordination and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years IT experience with at least 1 year in program management.
• Strong technical communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with Jira and Agile software development environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery planning and governance to align work with priorities.
• Establish delivery frameworks, planning processes, governance cadence, and reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and program leadership to prioritize work by strategic objectives.
• Manage backlog structure, planning activities, milestones, scope and dependencies.
• Ensure engineering capacity focuses on high-value initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-team planning and integration activities.
• Identify, track, and mitigate delivery risks and dependencies.

Skills

Jira

Project management

Program management

Agile

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Confluence

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to drive structured execution across cross‑functional engineering initiatives. This role requires someone who can bring clarity to complex programs, establish delivery processes, manage priorities, and ensure successful execution while partnering closely with engineering, product, and program leadership.

Job Description

Job Title

Engineering Program Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to drive structured execution across cross‑functional engineering initiatives. This role requires someone who can bring clarity to complex programs, establish delivery processes, manage priorities, and ensure successful execution while partnering closely with engineering, product, and program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive consistent delivery planning and governance to ensure work aligns with business priorities.
• Establish delivery frameworks, planning processes, governance cadence, reporting standards, and backlog management practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and program leadership to prioritize work based on strategic objectives.
• Manage domain backlog structure, planning activities, delivery milestones, scope, and dependencies.
• Ensure engineering capacity is focused on high‑value initiatives.
• Coordinate cross‑team planning, sequencing, and integration activities.
• Identify, track, and mitigate delivery risks and dependencies while escalating issues when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate project artifacts, dashboards, and reporting within Jira.
• Provide timely communication to stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and changes.
• Ensure initiatives include clearly defined acceptance criteria and measurable business outcomes.
• Validate completed work against acceptance criteria and expected outcomes with engineering and program stakeholders.
• Participate in cross‑functional work intake and planning activities.
• Support continuous improvement of planning, discovery, and delivery processes.
• Promote consistent execution using standardized templates, governance, and delivery practices.
• Build strong partnerships across engineering, product, design, systems, testing, operations, quality, release management, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Drive alignment through documented decisions, transparent planning, and effective communication.
• Use delivery metrics, risks, dependencies, and program health indicators to support planning and leadership decision‑making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 4 years of IT experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Program Management experience.
• Strong expertise in Project Management and Program Management.
• Experience with Project Planning.
• Proficiency with Jira.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Excellent conflict management and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage cross‑functional programs, priorities, risks, dependencies, and delivery planning.
• Experience creating executive‑level status updates and communicating complex technical initiatives to diverse audiences.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high‑performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long‑term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.