Senior Program Manager

About the role

As the Senior Program Manager, you will lead engineering projects from planning through installation and commissioning, coordinating teams and resources to meet customer requirements. You will manage multiple projects, work with external contractors and suppliers, and mentor peers while helping advance Hazelett’s casting technology.

This position is onsite for the first 3–6 months of training, with the option for a hybrid schedule afterward. Travel to customer sites and other project locations is required approximately 10–20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales & Marketing and Engineering to document requirements and develop cost estimates and schedules in response to requests for quotations.
• Develop project plans for customer contracts and internal development projects, including documented requirements, a program master schedule, budget, resource plan, and risk assessment.
• Work with Engineering to keep project execution aligned with the project plan.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and coordinate build schedules.
• Coordinate with the Process team to plan installation and commissioning activities.
• Manage project coordination and resolve distractions so the design team can focus on developing solutions that meet customer needs.
• Lead team meetings and design reviews.
• Report project progress to internal stakeholders at agreed intervals.
• Communicate directly with external customers and component suppliers.
• Mentor peers and share project management practices.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of project engineering or program management experience.
• Ability to plan and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated project management experience with cross-functional teams and remote resources.
• More than 3 years of experience leading or working with external contractors or specialized service providers.
• Experience developing commercial contracts or subcontracts.
• A basic understanding of engineering technical issues and knowledge of structures, materials, joining processes, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, control systems, or load and stress analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, and an interest in contributing to the development of Hazelett’s technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Program Management, or equivalent experience, preferred.

Work Environment

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Process teams on industrial equipment projects.

Benefits

• 24 medical plans; for most plans Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums.
• 100% of Dental Premiums paid for one of the best plans in the state.
• Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Matching 401k after 90 days, fully vested once you start contributing.
• 9 Company Holidays.
• 4 weeks of paid time off.
• On-site Athletic Trainer.
• Free uniforms with cleaning.
• Free use of company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.
• Opportunities for growth and skill development.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 per year. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

Onsite for the first 3–6 months of training, with the option for a hybrid schedule afterward. Travel to customer sites and other project locations is required approximately 10–20% of the time.