Senior Manager - Engineering Programs
ohmium
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Engineering Programs to lead and manage our engineering projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, project management, and team leadership. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to drive complex projects to successful completion. Must be in Eastern Standard Time.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional global engineering programs from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, operations, quality, and business teams.
Drive program execution across multiple departments and time zones, ensuring milestones are met, risks are mitigated, and deliverables are consistently achieved.
Serve as the central point of accountability, escalating risks and issues proactively, and aligning teams across time zones and organizational boundaries to resolve challenges.
Partner directly with engineering and product leadership to drive strategic initiatives, align technical roadmaps, and ensure execution supports long-term business goals.
Translate executive priorities into actionable plans, ensuring engineering teams are focused on the highest-impact work, with clear visibility into progress and blockers.
Prepare leadership communications, dashboards, and operational reviews, providing insights that drive data-informed decisions across the technology organization.
Champion engineering team effectiveness and operating rhythm, driving improvements in planning processes, team communication, and program transparency.
Represent engineering in cross-company forums, ensuring tight integration with business, finance, and operations functions and maintaining alignment with company-wide priorities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. 3-5 with masters, 8-10 without (combined work exp).
Experience in engineering program management or a related role.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex engineering projects.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.