Senior Program Manager, Manufacturing & Execution

Keel; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship Opportunites

Career Growth

Fun Team Activities

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure technical, financial, and schedule performance. You will manage risks, budgets, and customer communications while partnering with senior leadership to optimize program delivery.

The role requires a strong leadership record, manufacturing experience, and proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in manufacturing/production setting
• 3 years of relevant experience or training in engineering, finance or manufacturing management
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven leadership track record.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications; Microsoft Project preferred, Smartsheet and Power BI experience beneficial.
• Understanding of ERP systems, IFS working knowledge is preferred.
• Proven capabilities in managing departmental budgets, financial forecasting, EVMS preferred.
• Professional and excellent customer and executive leadership communication skills.
• PMI CAPM or PMP/PgMP Certification preferred.
• Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between Keel's fabrication partner(s) and Keel's leadership team.
• Focal point to Keel's customers.
• Tracks and reports all program metrics, plans, goals, logistics, timelines, critical paths, risks, assumptions, and milestones throughout the program lifecycle.
• Reports to the Director of PMO all risks and potential interruptions that may cause projects to miss critical paths.
• Manages change through tracking of required work outside of the original scope before and after performance for approval and customer invoicing.
• Increases contracted parameters/Opportunities when feasible for increased profitability.
• Recommends resources and scheduling needs in support of program on-time delivery.
• Detect, report, and solve program issues timely and effectively.
• Manage technical data and documentation for the program.
• Effectively communicates program developments and results to team members and liaise with other departments and customers.
• Lead and provide direction to the Project Managers and Coordinators as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Power BI

IFS ERP

Job description

Keel is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure technical, financial, and schedule performance. You will manage risks, budgets, and customer communications while partnering with senior leadership to optimize program delivery.

The role requires a strong leadership record, manufacturing experience, and proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, and Power BI.