Senior Engineering Program Manager

Boston Engineering - Waltham, MA

Full-time - Senior

Waltham, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Boston Engineering is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional development teams in a customer-facing role. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and project management experience, focusing on innovative product design and engineering solutions across various sectors, including Medical, Industrial, Commercial, and Defense. The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to the Project Management Office's best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans and schedules, managing resources and budgets effectively.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Gather feedback and insights to inform project direction and decision-making.
• Write effective and compelling proposals with heavy technical content.
• Develop project plans and estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical or software engineering is a plus).
• 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.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters engineering degree, PMP certification, MBA, or other management related education a plus.
• Experience working on medical device or DoD programs is a plus.