Technical Production Program Lead

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off: 3 weeks + 11 holidays +

8 sick days

401(k): company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex projects from specification to production, coordinating sales, engineering, and production teams in a high-visibility role. The position is based in Colorado with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

You will own project milestones, communicate with customers, and drive improvements while operating in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline is required.
• 8-12 years of experience managing technical projects in manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Experience working with PLM systems and ERP systems and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with or without formal authority.
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own the production implementation of targeted business with customers; manage milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals.
• Serve as main communication link between internal teams and customers, ensuring alignment.
• Provide regular updates on program status, progress, and challenges to leadership.
• Identify risks and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies; escalate issues when needed.
• Monitor KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness and drive process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid methodologies

PLM systems

ERP systems

Engineering documentation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Gates Corporation is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex projects from specification to production, coordinating sales, engineering, and production teams in a high-visibility role. The position is based in Colorado with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

You will own project milestones, communicate with customers, and drive improvements while operating in a fast-paced industrial setting.