Global Manufacturing Program Manager

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks an Engineering Program Manager to drive manufacturing execution excellence. Based on-site in Newark, DE, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors, and ensure timely, compliant project delivery for high-volume production expansions.

The role requires 7+ years in project engineering/management in manufacturing, strong communication, and a track record of successful equipment installations and ramp activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years of project engineering or project management experience in a manufacturing/industrial ops environment.
• Ability to problem-solve and influence others through relationships and data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to management.
• Experience supporting equipment installations, line launches, or production expansions.
• Practical understanding of construction coordination, contractor management, and on-site execution.
• Knowledge of facilities permitting, inspections, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including Executive level members.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional programs that introduce new operations, processes, and manufacturing capabilities across global sites.
• Partner with engineering, operations, design, equipment build, finance, procurement, and external vendors to align scope, timelines, requirements, and deliverables.
• Manage program plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, CAPEX tracking, spend forecasts, and executive-level status updates.
• Coordinate with partner teams and complex global vendors responsible for designing, building, and delivering manufacturing equipment.
• Drive alignment between product requirements, process development, vendor execution, equipment readiness, and operational launch needs.
• Identify gaps in process capability, equipment readiness, staffing, documentation, vendor delivery, and launch preparedness, and drive resolution across teams.
• Prepare executive-ready program updates covering milestones, risks, investment status, key decisions, vendor status, and escalation needs.
• Track key performance indicators related to schedule, readiness, quality, cost, CAPEX, vendor performance, and operational execution.
• Support change management as new processes, tools, and operating models are introduced across regions.
• Ensure smooth handoff from development and pilot phases into stable operational execution.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence others

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bloom Energy seeks an Engineering Program Manager to drive manufacturing execution excellence. Based on-site in Newark, DE, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors, and ensure timely, compliant project delivery for high-volume production expansions.

The role requires 7+ years in project engineering/management in manufacturing, strong communication, and a track record of successful equipment installations and ramp activities.