Senior Engineering Program Manager

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead large cross-functional transformations and drive standardized execution methodologies across the enterprise. This role will report to the Sr.

Director PMO Excellence and operate on a hybrid schedule from our Atlanta location. You will spearhead governance, portfolio management, and digital transformation initiatives, leveraging AI-enabled analytics and enterprise reporting tools to deliver measurable benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Engineering Program Management, PMO, Product Development, NPI, or Operational Excellence.
• Proven experience leading large, cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, governance frameworks, and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated expertise in executive stakeholder management.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, DFSS, Agile, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with digital transformation, AI-enabled analytics, dashboard platforms, and enterprise reporting solutions.
• Experience supporting executive operating reviews and strategic portfolio governance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful execution and delivery of engineering projects.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across functions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and process maturity.
• Report directly to the Sr. Director PMO Excellence.
• Work from our Atlanta, GA location on a Hybrid work schedule.
• Drive deployment and adoption of standardized execution methodologies.
• Lead compliance, audit readiness, and portfolio governance initiatives across units.
• Identify opportunities to digitize and automate execution workflows.
• Partner with leaders to improve pipeline sufficiency, growth visibility, and launch readiness.
• Monitor post-launch performance and realization of benefits.
• Develop accountability models and ownership structures across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive alignment through structured communication, leadership reviews, and decision tracking.
• Develop interactive visualizations and translate metrics into actionable insights.

Skills

Executive Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field

PMP

PgMP

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

DFSS

Agile

Tools

Dashboard Platforms

Enterprise Visualization Tools

AI-Enabled Analytics

Portfolio Management Tools

Job description

• Ensure the successful execution and delivery of engineering projects


• Drive operational excellence


• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation


• Report directly to the Sr. Director PMO Excellence


• Work out of our Atlanta, GA location on a Hybrid work schedule


• Drive deployment and adoption of standardized execution methodologies


• Lead compliance, audit readiness, and process maturity initiatives across business units


• Identify opportunities to simplify, digitize, and automate execution workflows


• Partner with business and commercial leaders to improve pipeline sufficiency, growth visibility, and launch readiness


• Monitor post-launch business performance, margin improvement, and realization of committed benefits


• Develop accountability models and ownership structures across cross-functional stakeholders


• Drive organizational alignment through structured communication, leadership reviews, and decision tracking


• Develop and maintain interactive visualizations using enterprise visualization tools


• Translate complex execution data into simple, actionable visuals for senior leadership consumption


• Translate metrics into actionable insights driving corrective actions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.


• 7+ years of experience in Engineering Program Management, PMO, Product Development, NPI, or Operational Excellence.


• Proven experience leading large, cross-functional transformation initiatives.


• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle, governance frameworks, and portfolio management.


• Demonstrated expertise in executive stakeholder management.


• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.


• PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, DFSS, Agile, or equivalent certification.


• Experience with digital transformation, AI-enabled analytics, dashboard platforms, and enterprise reporting solutions.


• Experience supporting executive operating reviews and strategic portfolio governance.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Engineering Program Management and Operational Excellence, with a strong focus on driving compliance, process maturity, and digital transformation initiatives. Capable of translating complex data into actionable insights and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Engineering Program Management


• Operational Excellence


• PMP Certification


• Digital Transformation


• Executive Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Product Development Lifecycle


• Governance Frameworks


• Portfolio Management


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Communication


• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP


• PgMP


• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt


• DFSS


• Agile

Industry Keywords

• Cross-Functional Transformation Initiatives


• Compliance


• Audit Readiness


• Continuous Improvement


• Execution Methodologies

Tools & Technologies

• Enterprise Visualization Tools


• Dashboard Platforms


• AI-Enabled Analytics