Program Manager

Location: Tewksbury, MA (Hybrid)

About the role

This role is responsible for managing the implementation of specific government or commercial contracts. The Program Manager will lead and influence the engineering team and cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives. This position involves planning, coordinating, and managing all actions necessary to execute a project, ensuring client requirements are met while directing personnel and managing cost and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project schedule with the core team.
• Lead the team through the New Product Introduction lifecycle, including requirements, concept development, design reviews, V&V, and release to production.
• Lead team meetings, technical meetings, program reviews, and gate reviews.
• Work with the cross-functional team to address program issues and manage program risks.
• Communicate regularly and clearly to internal and external program stakeholders.
• Manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as a principal customer interface.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including collecting lessons learned.
• Direct personnel, provide leadership, and evaluate performance.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
• 10+ years of total experience, with 5+ years of experience as a program manager in hardware and software product development.
• Solid understanding of project management principles, including scope, time, and cost management.
• Experience with PowerPoint presentations for reporting project status and risks.
• Strong risk and stakeholder management experience with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Broad engineering background sufficient to analyze design data related to electrical, software, and mechanical disciplines.
• Effective communication, strategic thinking, leadership, and organizational skills.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.