Senior Engineering Program Manager

Company Description

Boston Engineering improves the way people work and live through innovative product design and novel engineering. We are product designers and engineers for the Medical, Industrial, Commercial, and Defense sectors. Experts in robotics, motion control and embedded systems, DFX, and digital transformation, we are ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified. Seeking innovative, passionate self-starters who are looking to work in an environment where curiosity and drive are encouraged and rewarded. Founded in 1995, we are located in Waltham, MA. 

Job Description

Boston Engineering, an innovative product development engineering company, seeks an experienced and highly motivated Senior Engineering Program Manager. This customer-facing role requires your technical breadth and depth, as well as project management experience. With a hands-on approach, you will lead cross-functional development teams working on a broad range of products and solutions for our clients. Additionally, you will support the Project Management Office (PMO) in contributing to best practices for all project managers to leverage.

In this role, your key responsibilities will be:

Project Management: 

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules, managing resources and budgets effectively. 

Cross-Functional Leadership: 

• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and technical direction to ensure alignment and collaboration. 
• Foster a culture of teamwork and open communication among team members. 
• Provide senior engineering oversight 

Risk Management: 

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables. 
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing updates to stakeholders. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, facilitating regular communication and updates. 
• Effectively communicate status, expectations, and risks to clients/stakeholders with widely varying backgrounds (technical, marketing, sales, finance) 
• Gather feedback and insights to inform project direction and decision-making. 

Capture Team Support 

• Write effective and compelling proposals with heavy technical content 
• Develop project plans and estimates 

Qualifications

To be successful, you will need:

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical or software engineering is a plus)
• Masters engineering degree, PMP certification, MBA, or other management related education a plus

Experience 

• 10+ years of engineering experience and at least five years of project management or in another leadership role 
• Experience with design/architecture of complex electro-mechanical systems and design for manufacturing 
• Experience working on medical device or DoD programs is a plus 

Technical Skills 

• Comfortable with multiple development methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.) 
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, SharePoint, etc..)
• Working knowledge of electrical, software, and mechanical design integration and engineering processes 
• Ability to oversee and conduct critical project reviews, identification of project risks, and development of risk mitigation strategies and approaches 

Soft skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. 

No Relocatation

Location: Office-based role in Waltham, MA

Reports to: Vice President, Program Management Office

Additional Information

This role is restricted to US persons (i.e., US citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Boston Engineering will require proof of status prior to employment.

**Your application will not be considered complete without a submitted writing sample.**

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