Senior Program Manager

Hazelett Corporation; Thayer Beach (VT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (premiums paid)

Dental premiums paid

Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability

401k matching after 90 days

Paid holidays

4 weeks paid time off

On-site Athletic Trainer

Beach access and boat mooring

Growth opportunities

Job summary

You’ll document requirements, create master schedules, and manage budgets; work with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project engineering or program management experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating multiple projects with cross-functional and remote teams.
• 3+ years with external contractors or specialized service providers.
• Experience developing commercial contracts or subcontracts.
• Understanding of engineering issues such as structures, materials, joining processes, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, control systems, or load and stress analysis.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective communication and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales & Marketing and Engineering to document requirements and develop cost estimates and schedules.
• Develop project plans for customer contracts and internal development projects, including master schedule, budget, and risk assessment.
• Coordinate with Engineering to align execution with the project plan.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to develop build schedules.
• Plan installation and commissioning activities with the Process team.
• Lead team meetings and design reviews; report progress to stakeholders.
• Communicate with external customers and suppliers.
• Mentor peers and share project management practices.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Program Management

Job description

Description

Hazelett Corporation designs and manufactures continuous metal casting equipment used around the world. Our strip-casting machines combine mechanical, electrical, heat transfer, and automation systems to produce materials used in automotive components, aluminum foil, lead‑acid batteries, and copper wire and cables. We support our equipment throughout its life cycle, from facility installation design through installation, commissioning, and ongoing field service.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As the Senior Program Manager, you will lead engineering projects from planning through installation and commissioning, coordinating teams and resources to meet customer requirements. You will manage multiple projects, work with external contractors and suppliers, and mentor peers while helping advance Hazelett’s casting technology.

This position is onsite for the first 3–6 months of training, with the option for a hybrid schedule afterward.

Travel to customer sites and other project locations is required approximately 10–20% of the time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Partner with Sales & Marketing and Engineering to document requirements and develop cost estimates and schedules in response to requests for quotations.
• Develop project plans for customer contracts and internal development projects, including documented requirements, a program master schedule, budget, resource plan, and risk assessment.
• Work with Engineering to keep project execution aligned with the project plan.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and coordinate build schedules.
• Coordinate with the Process team to plan installation and commissioning activities.
• Manage project coordination and resolve distractions so the design team can focus on developing solutions that meet customer needs.
• Lead team meetings and design reviews.
• Report project progress to internal stakeholders at agreed intervals.
• Communicate directly with external customers and component suppliers.
• Mentor peers and share project management practices.

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 5–10 years of project engineering or program management experience.
• Ability to plan and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated project management experience with cross‑functional teams and remote resources.
• More than 3 years of experience leading or working with external contractors or specialized service providers.
• Experience developing commercial contracts or subcontracts.
• A basic understanding of engineering technical issues and knowledge of structures, materials, joining processes, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, control systems, or load and stress analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, and an interest in contributing to the development of Hazelett’s technology.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Program Management, or equivalent experience, preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Process teams on industrial equipment projects.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Hazelett offers 24 plans through its medical coverage and for most of the plans, Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums.
• Hazelett pays 100% of Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state.
• Life, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Matching 401k after 90 days. Fully vested once you start contributing!
• 9 Company Holidays.
• 4 weeks of paid time off.
• On‑site Athletic Trainer.
• Free uniforms with cleaning.
• Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.

WHY YOU WANT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

You’ll guide complex equipment projects from initial planning through customer installation, working with teams across Hazelett and suppliers around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your experience, mentor others, and influence how we deliver projects that support our customers’ operations.

The base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Hazelett is passionately committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. Join us in building a community where differences are our strength, and where everyone has an equal chance to thrive.