Senior R&D Program Lead, Engineering - Hybrid

Trystar Inc; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar Inc. in Burnsville, MN seeks an Engineering Program Manager to lead the most complex R&D programs with strategic impact. You will integrate multiple project teams, drive program-level decisions, and mentor engineering project managers while partnering with executive leadership and key customers.

You will report to the Manager, RDE Project Engineering, with Hybrid work and travel up to 20%. The role emphasizes influence, governance, and continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering or a similar technical field, or Bachelor's or higher degree in a business-related field.
• PgMP certification or pursuing it with certification within one year of hire; PMP required until PgMP earned.
• 7+ years leading projects in engineering, R&D, tech, or product development environments.
• Proven record of leading programs or multi-project initiatives through commercialization.
• Proven record of managing or leading engineers and project leaders.
• Ability to develop and align strategy with corporate priorities and executable plans.
• Business acumen and ability to make technical and business decisions.
• Proven track record of improving business processes and influencing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-risk R&D programs and multi-program initiatives per internal standards.
• Own program intake, charters, and level-by-level requirements translating priorities into objectives and benefits.
• Coordinate engineering project managers across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality workstreams.
• Make program-level technical and business decisions within delegated authority and advise leadership.
• Prepare stagegate reviews with complete evidence-based packages.
• Assess risks, anticipate issues, and lead mitigation for at-risk initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Executive communication

MS 365 suite

MS Planner

MS Project

AI tools

Mindomo

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Project

Mindomo

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

Trystar Inc. in Burnsville, MN seeks an Engineering Program Manager to lead the most complex R&D programs with strategic impact. You will integrate multiple project teams, drive program-level decisions, and mentor engineering project managers while partnering with executive leadership and key customers.

You will report to the Manager, RDE Project Engineering, with Hybrid work and travel up to 20%. The role emphasizes influence, governance, and continuous improvement across programs.