Program Manager in Austin

Energy Jobline ZR

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 155,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Options

FSA Options

EAP

401(k)

Life Insurance

PTO

Holidays

9/80 Schedule

Leadership Training

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Program Manager for on-site leadership in the SW Austin/Dripping Springs area. The role reports to the COO and focuses on delivering complex customer programs on time, within budget, and to specification.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain while maintaining profitability and strong customer satisfaction. This position requires commuting to the Dripping Springs site and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Operations, or related field.
5+ years of project or program management experience.
Experience managing customer-facing technical programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Strong planning, budgeting, and resource management.
Must be a U.S. or Legal Permanent due to ITAR-related requirements.

Responsibilities

Own programs from initial customer engagement through project completion.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and performance metrics.
Prevent scope creep through disciplined project controls.
Document lessons learned and implement process improvements.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Cross-functional

Customer management

Budgeting

Scheduling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Dripping Springs, TX
Direct Hire | Full-Time
$155,000-$165,000 Base Salary

This position is onsite in SW Austin/Dripping Springs, TX. Candidates should be comfortable commuting to the worksite daily.

Our client, an innovative engineering and manufacturing organization in the Southwest Austin/Dripping Springs area, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex customer programs from concept through delivery. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role will serve as a key leader responsible for project execution, customer satisfaction, financial performance, delivery schedules, and cross-functional coordination.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior project or program management professional with experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, electronics, or high-tech environments.

What You'll Do

As Program Manager, you will own programs from initial customer engagement through project completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements.

Program Leadership

Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through closure.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
Lead cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.
Establish priorities and drive accountability across project teams.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Meet with customers to define requirements and project expectations.
Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and performance metrics.
Coordinate customer reviews, design reviews, and project updates.
Identify and manage scope changes, ensuring appropriate approvals and budget adjustments.

Schedule & Financial Management

Develop detailed project schedules and resource plans.
Monitor performance against project budgets and timelines.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics.
Identify risks, roadblocks, and corrective actions.
Ensure successful project execution while maintaining profitability targets.

Execution & Continuous Improvement

Drive project teams toward successful completion of deliverables.
Monitor workload, resource utilization, and project health.
Prevent scope creep through disciplined project controls.
Document lessons learned and implement process improvements.
Support strategic initiatives and operational excellence efforts.

What We're Looking For

Strong leadership and project execution skills.
Exceptional communication and customer management abilities.
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
Strong business acumen and financial awareness.
Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Experience

Candidates with experience in the following environments are strongly encouraged to apply:

Engineering organizations
Electronics manufacturing
Aerospace and defense
Test and measurement systems
Technical product development
Custom manufacturing
New product introduction (NPI)
Contract manufacturing
Government and defense-related programs

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Operations, or related field .
5+ years of project or program management experience required.
Experience managing customer-facing technical programs strongly .
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, and resource management.
Must be a U.S. or Legal Permanent due to ITAR-related requirements.

Physical Requirements