Engineering Program Manager

Role Summary/Purpose

We are looking for an Engineering Program Manager to join the INNIO Engineering Project Management Office & Operations Team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex engineering programs consisting of multiple related projects and workstreams.
• Align program objectives with business strategy, technical requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Define program scope, milestones, deliverables, governance structure, and success criteria.
• Cook up cross-functional teams across engineering, product, operations, quality, supply chain, service, and other business functions.
• Manage program interdependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and escalations.
• Drive program planning, execution, tracking, and reporting to ensure delivery against scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Facilitate decision-making and prioritization across stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Ensure clear communication of program status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.
• Support resource planning and alignment across projects and functional teams.
• Monitor technical readiness, deliverable completion, and business outcome achievement.
• Identify opportunities to improve program management processes, execution discipline, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mentor or guide project managers, workstream leads, and team members as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in product and technology development.
• 2+ years system & Sub-system technical understanding of Reciprocating Engines.
• Strong working knowledge of Project Management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Service Now, etc.).
• Proven track record in project management.
• Experience in engineering quality control and continuous improvement.
• Fresh knowledge of English language.
• About 10% traveling is anticipated.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering process & methodology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and make priority calls.
• Strong process analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong execution skills including excellent project and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; integrative team working style.
• Experience with lean and rich burn reciprocating engine combustion systems.
• Certification in project management such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
• Leverage Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience with Intellectual Property generation and protection processes in an engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of German language.