Technical Program Manager II Manufacturing & Automation

Experis (Austria); Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an onsite Technical Program Manager II for Manufacturing & Automation in Wilmington, MA. The role leads large-scale manufacturing programs from planning through execution, coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and vendors to meet milestones and schedules.

Strong PM leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The position requires 8+ years in technical/program management within manufacturing, plus experience with risk management,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical program or product management experience supporting engineering teams.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional programs and coordinating release schedules.
• Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale manufacturing programs from planning through execution, ensuring delivery against milestones and schedules.
• Manage risks, escalations, and cross-functional dependencies to maintain program quality and timelines.
• Coordinate efforts across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and external vendors to drive program outcomes.
• Develop governance mechanisms, RACI matrices, and reporting structures to improve accountability and transparency.
• Communicate technical challenges, trade-offs, and program status effectively to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations & Production

Technical Program Management

Equipment & Process Improvement

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Technical Program Manager II Manufacturing & Automation

Our client, a manufacturing technology company, is seeking a Technical Program Product Manager II to join their team. As a Technical Program Product Manager II, you will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering and Operations organization supporting cross-functional engineering, production, and vendor teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven ability to manage complex programs which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Technical Program Manager II Manufacturing & Automation

Location: Wilmington, MA 01887 (Onsite)

Pay Range: $75.00 - $80.00/hour

What’s the Job?

• Lead large-scale manufacturing programs from planning through execution, ensuring delivery against key milestones and schedules.
• Manage risks, escalations, and cross-functional dependencies to maintain program quality and timelines.
• Coordinate efforts across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and external vendors to drive successful program outcomes.
• Develop governance mechanisms, RACI matrices, and reporting structures to improve accountability and transparency.
• Communicate technical challenges, trade-offs, and program status effectively to leadership and stakeholders.

Top 3 Required Skills

• Manufacturing Operations & Production Line Experience
• Technical Program Management & Cross-Functional Leadership
• Equipment, Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement Experience

What’s Needed?

• 8+ years of technical program or product management experience supporting engineering teams.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional programs and coordinating release schedules.
• Strong risk management, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.

What’s it in me?

• Opportunity to lead high-impact manufacturing and engineering initiatives.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and production environments.
• Collaborative work with engineering, operations, and vendor partners.
• Competitive pay with potential for contract extension up to 24 months.
• Valuable experience managing large-scale technical programs in a fast-paced environment.