Lead Manufacturing & Automation Program Manager

Experis (Austria); Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an onsite Technical Program Manager II for Manufacturing & Automation in Wilmington, MA. The role leads large-scale manufacturing programs from planning through execution, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and vendors to meet milestones and schedules.

Strong PM leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The position requires 8+ years in technical/program management within manufacturing, plus experience with risk management,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical program or product management experience supporting engineering teams.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional programs and coordinating release schedules.
• Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale manufacturing programs from planning through execution, ensuring delivery against milestones and schedules.
• Manage risks, escalations, and cross-functional dependencies to maintain program quality and timelines.
• Coordinate efforts across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and external vendors to drive program outcomes.
• Develop governance mechanisms, RACI matrices, and reporting structures to improve accountability and transparency.
• Communicate technical challenges, trade-offs, and program status effectively to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations & Production

Technical Program Management

Equipment & Process Improvement

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Experis is seeking an onsite Technical Program Manager II for Manufacturing & Automation in Wilmington, MA. The role leads large-scale manufacturing programs from planning through execution, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and vendors to meet milestones and schedules.

Strong PM leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The position requires 8+ years in technical/program management within manufacturing, plus experience with risk management,