Remote Construction Program Manager, Manufacturing Sector

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mentorship programs

Team collaboration

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Remote Construction Program Manager to guide a complex manufacturing program from planning through execution. You will align scope, cost, schedule, and quality with customer expectations while coordinating software and industrial teams and contractors.

The role requires 8–10 years in PM/leadership for industrial equipment implementations and U.S. Federal Government projects, with strong change management and scheduling expertise. Remote work available for US-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent in a technical field.
• 8–10 years in a PM or leadership role in facility or industrial equipment implementation.
• 8–10 years in a customer-facing role involving U.S. Federal Government projects.
• Strong knowledge of Change Management processes.
• Experience with critical path scheduling using MS Projects or Primavera.
• Background in industrial settings such as plants or shipboard environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a manufacturing program through its full lifecycle using established project management frameworks
• Lead the governance approach and coordinate with project managers to support execution
• Align customer requirements with program scope and manage expectations effectively
• Integrate subproject schedules into a master schedule to support on-time delivery
• Coordinate a multi-team configuration including software and industrial equipment experts
• Manage relationships with third-party contractors to support successful program execution
• Oversee program management activities to maintain control of scope, cost, and quality

Skills

Project management

Govt projects

Change management

MS Project/ Primavera

Industrial environments

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Remote Construction Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will guide a complex manufacturing program from planning through execution, ensuring the work stays aligned to customer expectations, scope, cost, schedule, and quality. The ideal candidate will coordinate multiple workstreams, connect technical and industrial teams, and keep stakeholders aligned through disciplined program governance. This position also requires close collaboration with contractors and project leaders to drive timely delivery in a highly technical industrial environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $133,500 – $200,300 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage a manufacturing program through its full lifecycle using established project management frameworks
• Lead the governance approach and coordinate with project managers to support execution
• Align customer requirements with program scope and manage expectations effectively
• Integrate subproject schedules into a master schedule to support on-time delivery
• Coordinate a multi-team configuration including software and industrial equipment experts
• Manage relationships with third-party contractors to support successful program execution
• Oversee program management activities to maintain control of scope, cost, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or equivalent experience in a technical field
• 8-10 years of experience in a project manager or leadership role in facility or industrial equipment implementation
• 8-10 years of experience in a customer-facing role involving U.S. Federal Government projects
• Strong knowledge of Change Management processes
• Experience with critical path scheduling using MS Projects or Primavera
• Background in industrial settings such as plants or shipboard environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
• A supportive work environment with a strong focus on team collaboration

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.