Engineering Program Manager / Technical Program Manager / NPI Program Manager required for is a rapidly growing startup at the forefront of innovation in the connectivity industry outside of Chicago, IL
Package
$90,000 - $130,000
Bonus
Health Insurance
401k pension plan
Annual PTO
Opportunities for growth and development
Monthly team bonding experiences including free lunches, activities, and events.
Inclusive culture that listens to and welcomes diverse perspectives.
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