Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program Manager / Technical Program Manager / NPI Program Manager requiredforisarapidlygrowingstartupattheforefrontofinnovationintheconnectivityindustrybasedinAurora,IL.

Package

$90,000 – $140,000

Bonus

HealthInsurance

401kpensionplan

AnnualPTO

Opportunitiesforgrowthanddevelopment

Monthlyteambondingexperiencesincludingfreelunches,activities,andevents.

Inclusiveculturethatlistenstoandwelcomesdiverseperspectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering programs across product development, automation, and process improvement.
• Collaborate across business units—including engineering, production, and operations—to define scope, timelines, and success metrics.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, keeping initiatives on track and aligned with business goals.
• Deliver clear and consistent project updates to stakeholders, including executive reporting and cross-functional communication.
• Contribute to scaling the business by developing repeatable processes, tools, and methodologies that improve execution and delivery.
• Champion continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and incorporating them into future project planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering (or related discipline).
• Proven experience leading technical programs from early concept through new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up.
• Strong project management skills: planning, execution, resource coordination, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, balancing input from leadership, customers, and suppliers.
• Technical problem-solving skills, including the ability to debug and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Experience creating detailed project plans, tracking progress vs. milestones, and reporting KPIs.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a drive for process innovation and operational excellence.
• Commutable to Aurora, IL

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