Strategic Program Manager - Manufacturing & Shipbuilding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401K Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Certification Sponsorship

Career Growth Opportunities

Internal Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and drive execution across multiple programs in manufacturing. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, optimize program structures, and ensure alignment between customers, partners, and company objectives.

The role emphasizes program-level delivery, risk management, and performance improvement, reporting to the Director of PMO and collaborating with senior leadership for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of program management experience in manufacturing/production.
• 3 years of relevant experience or training in engineering, finance or manufacturing management.
• Proven leadership track record.
• Strong communication with customers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive execution across multiple programs to ensure technical, cost, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and optimize program structures.
• Track and report program metrics, timelines, risks, and milestones for reviews.
• Report risks to the Director of PMO and manage changes within scope.
• Lead Project Managers and Coordinators and liaise with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure on-time delivery and profitability improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business/Engineering/Finance)

PMI CAPM/PMP/PgMP

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Power BI

ERP systems (IFS)

Job description

Keel is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and drive execution across multiple programs in manufacturing. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, optimize program structures, and ensure alignment between customers, partners, and company objectives.

The role emphasizes program-level delivery, risk management, and performance improvement, reporting to the Director of PMO and collaborating with senior leadership for operational excellence.