Program Manager – Operational and Technical Readiness

Carpenter Technology USA; Temple (PA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Program Manager – Operational and Technical Readiness to oversee a portfolio of capital projects and ensure readiness across operational, technical, planning and quality facets. The role drives rapid ROI through strategic planning, resource and risk management across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in capital project/program management or operations/maintenance, with leadership capabilities to guide engineers,

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 7+ years in capital project/program management, OR 10+ years in operations/maintenance, OR 7+ years in technical roles with leadership experience.

Mansioni

• Build and manage readiness plans aligned with capital goals.
• Coordinate engineers, operations, and support teams.
• Identify and implement changes for start-up and long-term operations.
• Validate process changes, update routings, manage start-up materials, and oversee quality protocols.
• Ensure master data and systems are ready for new equipment.
• Assist other departments with readiness needs.
• Track progress, document outcomes, and lead post-project reviews.

Formazione

Bachelor’s in engineering, business, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Program Manager – Operational and Technical Readiness

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Program Manager – Operational and Technical Readiness

Principal Purpose of Position: The Program Manager – Operational and Technical Readiness oversees and manages a collection of interconnected projects, ensuring that all the operational, technical, planning and quality elements are in place for the start-up of larger scale capital projects thus ensuring a rapid start to return on investment for the project(s). This role involves strategic planning, resource management, risk management, and ensuring that all efforts within the program meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. This role involves collaboration across multiple departments in Carpenter; including, but not limited to: Operations, Maintenance, Technical/Metallurgy, Operations Planning, Quality, and Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Strategy: Build and manage readiness plans aligned with capital goals.
• Team Leadership: Coordinate engineers, operations, and support teams.
• Operational Readiness: Identify and implement changes for start-up and long-term operations (e.g., training, equipment, scheduling).
• Technical & Quality Readiness: Validate process changes, update routings, manage start-up materials, and oversee quality protocols.
• Planning & IT: Ensure master data and systems are ready for new equipment.
• Cross-Functional Support: Assist other departments with readiness needs.
• Reporting & Evaluation: Track progress, document outcomes, and lead post-project reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering, business, or related field:
• 7+ years in capital project/program management, OR
• 10+ years in operations/maintenance, OR
• 7+ years in technical roles with leadership experience.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.