Senior Program Manager, Complex Manufacturing Programs

Keel; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

401K Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonuses

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Training & Certification Support

Career Growth Opportunities

Team Building Activities

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide strategic leadership across multi-disciplinary programs, aligning objectives with budgets and timelines. You will drive cross-functional collaboration among engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality teams to ensure delivery excellence.

The role emphasizes executive communication, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on high-value projects that meet customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 10–15 years in progressive program management, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments; heavy plate fabrication/welding preferred.
• Strong knowledge of planning, risk management, and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and governance of programs within budgets and timelines.
• Own program performance metrics and executive-level reporting on schedules, costs, risks, and dependencies.
• Develop and communicate program strategies, roadmaps, and plans with clear decisions and escalation paths.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance

Advanced degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Power BI

SmartSheet

ERP (IFS)

Job description

Keel is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide strategic leadership across multi-disciplinary programs, aligning objectives with budgets and timelines. You will drive cross-functional collaboration among engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and quality teams to ensure delivery excellence.

The role emphasizes executive communication, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, with a focus on high-value projects that meet customer commitments.