Engineering Program Manager: Automation & Scale Lead

viaPhoton; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

10 paid holidays

Monthly team events

Job summary

viaPhoton in Naperville, IL is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to drive critical engineering projects from concept through production. You’ll connect engineering, business, and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role suits someone who excels at leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and delivering results. A BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering is required, with hands-on program management experience across tech and manufacturing domains.

Qualifications

• Must have strong project leadership experience across engineering, business, and manufacturing.
• Experience driving projects from concept through production and delivery.
• Ability to identify and resolve key project risks and issues.
• Excellent communication of status to leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development, automation, and process engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate across business, engineering, and production teams to define and achieve project success.
• Identify and resolve key project risks and issues, keeping teams aligned and focused.
• Communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders with clear reporting on plans, risks, and progress.
• Create new methodologies and solutions to support company growth and help the team scale.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Job description

viaPhoton in Naperville, IL is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to drive critical engineering projects from concept through production. You’ll connect engineering, business, and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role suits someone who excels at leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and delivering results. A BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering is required, with hands-on program management experience across tech and manufacturing domains.