Program Manager

Enpro; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Enpro is seeking a Program Manager to lead new product development programs from concept through prototype builds, NPD completion, and production launch. You will serve as the primary liaison between Enpro and external customers, driving execution with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering or related field, experience managing complex cross-functional projects in manufacturing, and strong skills in scheduling, risk management, and customer communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field.
• Experience leading new product development or cross-functional programs in a manufacturing/technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management, scheduling, risk management, and customer communication.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements, statements of work, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting RFQ, quoting, or customer proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD programs from concept through prototype builds and production launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality/compliance, procurement, sales, and marketing teams.
• Develop and communicate project schedules, milestones, risks, and action items.
• Facilitate customer meetings and internal program reviews to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Ensure alignment with customer statements of work and contractual requirements.
• Identify, communicate, and help mitigate risks (commercial, technical, schedule, execution).
• Drive programs to on-time delivery, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Customer communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or related field

Job description

The Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of new product development programs from initial concept through prototype builds, the NPD cycle, and production order launch. This role serves as the primary liaison between Technetics and external customers and drives program execution through close. Coordination with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality/compliance, procurement, sales, and marketing.

What You'll Do:

• Lead new product development programs from concept through prototype builds, NPD completion, and production order launch.
• Manage and prioritize NPD through design engineer project engineer, contracts administrator, & inside sales to align with customer needs and commitments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Technetics and external customers throughout the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with engineering, manufacturing, quality/compliance, procurement, sales, and marketing teams.
• Develop, manage, and communicate project schedules, milestones, deliverables, risks, and action items.
• Facilitate customer meetings and internal program reviews to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely execution.
• Gather, document, and communicate customer requirements and ensure they are reviewed and addressed by appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Manage the RFQ and quoting process in partnership with sales, engineering, procurement, and operations.
• Ensure program execution remains aligned with the customer statement of work and contractual requirements.
• Identify, communicate, and help mitigate commercial, technical, schedule, and execution risks.
• Drive programs to meet on-time delivery, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives.

Your Role in Our Values

At Enpro, our values of Safety, Excellence, and Respect guide how we work, collaborate, and grow. In this role, you will have opportunities to live these values every day by creating safe environments, driving meaningful results, and building respectful relationships.

Safety:

Champion a culture of safety by embracing the Enpro Safety Pledge in everything you do. Look for ways to improve safety in your work, your team, and the broader organization, because safety starts with each of us.

Excellence:

Bring your full self to work. Focus on creating value, driving innovation, and continuously improving how we work.

Respect:

Create space for every voice to be heard. Foster a workplace built on mutual respect, where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to both personal and organizational success.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing new product development, customer programs, or complex cross-functional projects in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, program execution, scheduling, risk management, and customer communication.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements, statements of work, technical documentation, and commercial expectations.
• Experience supporting RFQ, quoting, or customer proposal processes preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external customers in a fast-paced environment.

EEO and Culture Statement:

Enpro is a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. The company operates in two segments: Sealing Products and Advanced Surface Technologies.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion foster growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including thebackground, education, training,and experience required, as well as geographicconsiderations such as cost of labor, and applicable local andstate laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position istypically $114,128- $171,192annually. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.Bonus,gainshare, and/or equitymay be eligible for this position.Enpro offers a range of benefits including, butnotlimited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplementalinsurance options.