Strategic Program Manager: Cross-Functional Delivery

HOLT Group; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Manufacturing seeks a Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of cross-functional programs, driving launch readiness, delivery performance, and scalable business execution. The role ensures visibility, prioritization, and risk escalation across major initiatives while maintaining ownership within departments.

The ideal candidate will manage a diverse set of programs, collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations, and deliver consistent customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive experience in program management, project delivery, operations coordination, or cross-functional leadership.
• Experience leading a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives, not just a single project.
• Experience with ERP-driven environments, launch readiness, design release coordination, or production readiness processes.

Responsibilities

• Owns a cross-functional execution portfolio that supports backlog delivery, launch readiness, operational scalability, and business performance improvement.
• Leads launch governance, readiness checkpoints, and Engineering-to-Operations transition discipline for new and evolving products.
• Partners with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Quality, Sales Support, Field Service, and Accounting to align internal readiness to customer commitments.
• Tracks KPI alignment, program progress, and initiative ROI to support decision-making and leadership visibility.
• Regularly reassesses portfolio priorities based on business conditions and leadership direction.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Project Management, or related field

Eight+ years of progressive experience in program management/related fields

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

HOLT Manufacturing seeks a Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of cross-functional programs, driving launch readiness, delivery performance, and scalable business execution. The role ensures visibility, prioritization, and risk escalation across major initiatives while maintaining ownership within departments.

The ideal candidate will manage a diverse set of programs, collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations, and deliver consistent customer commitments.