Engineering Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead full NPD programs end to end from charter and business case through engineering release, validation, manufacturing readiness, and launch
• Own program scope, schedule, and cost by building integrated program plans and managing critical paths
• Drive phase-gate execution ensuring product requirements, design reviews, and validation deliverables are complete
• Manage program risk and issues by maintaining risk registers and leading mitigation efforts
• Lead cross-functional core teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance
• Coordinate launch readiness across manufacturing and supply chain to ensure supportable product launches
• Manage stakeholder communication through executive-ready status reporting and program reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• 5–8 years of experience in program/project management, engineering, or product development
• Proven ability to lead full development programs or major cross-functional initiatives
• Strong command of NPD/phase-gate processes and product-development deliverables
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical equipment, modular power systems, switchgear, or BESS-adjacent systems
• Direct experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and validation planning
• PMP certification or equivalent demonstrated program leadership
• Experience with engineered-to-order or configure-to-order product environments
• Experience with business case and cost-target ownership

About the Company

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments such as data centers, healthcare, and industrial facilities.