Engineering Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity options

Performance bonuses

Competitive pay

401(k) plans

Health insurance with employer contrib

Wellness credits

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional engineering programs in a remotely-based role. You will guide scope, milestones, and deliverables while coordinating with engineering leaders, operations, and external partners to ensure compliant and safe execution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in engineering program management, a track record delivering hardware, and strong communication skills to navigate complex environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Engineering Program Management or similar leadership roles.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional engineering projects in rigorous environments.
• Proven track record of delivering engineered hardware in design, testing, and operations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong capacity to guide products through iterative maturity.
• Proficiency with project management tools and adaptability to changes in scope or scale.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, deliverables, and milestones aligned with organizational objectives.
• Translate functional requirements into actionable engineering plans.
• Drive teams to develop and refine deliverables and acceptance criteria.
• Integrate work plans across multiple engineering functions.
• Monitor dependencies, critical paths, and resource needs.
• Lead daily operational meetings and track action items.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on compliance and safety.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Program maturity guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PM tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Engineering Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space. This role will guide complex engineering programs from scope definition through execution, with a strong focus on coordinating technical work across multiple functions. The position will translate requirements into actionable plans, manage dependencies and milestones, and help ensure deliverables progress safely and on schedule. You will partner closely with engineering leaders, operations stakeholders, and external counterparts to support rigorous compliance and execution standards in an energy environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $120,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define program scope, deliverables, and milestones aligned with organizational objectives
• Translate functional requirements into actionable engineering plans
• Drive teams to develop and refine deliverables and acceptance criteria
• Integrate work plans across multiple engineering functions
• Monitor dependencies, critical paths, and resource needs
• Lead daily operational meetings and track action items
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on compliance and safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Engineering Program Management or similar technical leadership roles
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional engineering projects in rigorous environments
• Proven track record of delivering engineered hardware in design, testing, and operations
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong capacity to guide products through iterative maturity
• Proficiency with project management tools and adaptability to changes in scope or scale
• Excellent communication skills for diverse leadership levels

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Equity options
• Performance bonuses
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) plans
• Health insurance with employer contributions
• Wellness credits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.