Senior Engineering Program Manager

Boston Engineering Corporation

$105K — $185K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering; electrical or software engineering preferred.
  • Master's degree, PMP certification, or MBA is a plus.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in project management or leadership roles.
  • Experience designing complex electro-mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with medical device or DoD programs is advantageous.
  • Proficient in project management tools like MS Project and JIRA.
  • Strong understanding of design integration across electrical, software, and mechanical disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope and deliverables with stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans and budgets.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in engineering and design alignment.
  • Cultivate teamwork and open communication among team members.
  • Identify risks and develop strategies to minimize project impact.
  • Serve as the primary contact for project stakeholders.
  • Write proposals that effectively communicate technical concepts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) match to support your retirement savings.
  • Paid time off to maintain work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Boston Engineering, an innovative product development engineering company, seeks an experienced, highly motivated Senior Engineering Program Manager for our fast-paced product development environment. This customer-facing role requires your technical breadth and depth, as well as project management experience. With a hands-on approach, you will lead cross-functional development teams working on a broad range of products and solutions for our clients. Additionally, you will support the Project Management Office (PMO) in contributing to best practices for all project managers to leverage.

In this role, your key responsibilities will be:

Project Management:
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans and schedules, managing resources and budgets effectively.

Cross-Functional Leadership:
  • Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and technical direction, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork and open communication among team members.
  • Provide senior engineering oversight

Risk Management:
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, providing updates to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, facilitating regular communication and updates.
  • Effectively communicate status, expectations, and risks to clients/stakeholders with widely varying backgrounds (technical, marketing, sales, finance)
  • Gather feedback and insights to inform project direction and decision-making.

Capture Team Support
  • Write effective and compelling proposals with heavy technical content
  • Develop project plans and estimates


Qualifications

To be successful, you will need:

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical or software engineering is a plus)
  • Masters engineering degree, PMP certification, MBA, or other management related education a plus

Experience
  • 10+ years of engineering experience and at least five years of project management or in another leadership role
  • Experience with design/architecture of complex electro-mechanical systems and design for manufacturing
  • Experience working on medical device or DoD programs is a plus

Technical Skills
  • Comfortable with multiple development methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.)
  • Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, SharePoint, etc..)
  • Working knowledge of electrical, software, and mechanical design integration and engineering processes
  • Ability to oversee and conduct critical project reviews, identification of project risks, and development of risk mitigation strategies and approaches

Soft skills
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.


Additional Information

Location: Office-based role in Waltham, Massachusetts

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided.

Reports to: Vice President, Program Management Office

Salary Range: The base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $185,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.The final offer amount will be determined by factors such as the candidate's education, experience, and skills. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off, is also provided.

This role is restricted to US persons (i.e., US citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Boston Engineering will require proof of status prior to employment.

**Your application will not be considered complete without a submitted writing sample.**

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