Engineering Program Manager - Strategic RDE Leader (Hybrid)

Trystar; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar in Burnsville, MN is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead complex R&D programs with autonomy, aligning multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic outcomes.

You will report to the Manager, RDE Project Engineering, mentor engineers, and drive stage-gate reviews and risk management while collaborating with executives and key customers. Occasional travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering or business-related field.
• 7+ years leading projects in engineering, R&D, tech, or product development.
• PgMP or PMP certification; active pursuit within one year of hire.
• Proven ability to lead programs or multi-project initiatives through commercialization.
• Ability to lead with influence across functions and leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-risk R&D programs and multi-program initiatives, with accountability for scope, schedules, milestones, spending, and benefits.
• Own program charters, requirements, objectives, and success criteria; translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Coordinate engineering project managers across mechanical, electrical, software, and other domains to achieve handoffs and outcomes.
• Make program-level technical and business decisions within delegated authority.
• Prepare stage-gate reviews with evidence-based decision packages.
• Assess risks, anticipate issues, and lead mitigation for at-risk initiatives.
• Report progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership on a monthly cadence.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering or business

Tools

Microsoft 365 suite

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Project

AI tools (Copilot/Claude/ChatGPT)

Mindomo

Job description

Trystar in Burnsville, MN is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead complex R&D programs with autonomy, aligning multi-disciplinary teams to deliver strategic outcomes.

You will report to the Manager, RDE Project Engineering, mentor engineers, and drive stage-gate reviews and risk management while collaborating with executives and key customers. Occasional travel up to 20% may be required.