Director of Program Management - Middletown, CT

Michael Page International

Middletown, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170,000–$190,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Budgeting, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Engineering, Engineering Management, Establish Priorities, Industrial Development, Leadership, MPI, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Metrics, Operational Improvement, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Evaluation, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Middletown, Connecticut
POSTED
3 days ago
Engineering Program ManagerLead high-impact engineering programs that bring innovative products to market. Lead teams focused on innovation, execution, and operational excellence.Our client is an innovative technology manufacturer focused on developing advanced industrial solutions that support large-scale infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. The organization combines engineering innovation with manufacturing expertise to bring complex products from development into commercial production.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Lead and mentor engineering project managers and technical leaders responsible for internal product development programs.Oversee multiple concurrent engineering projects from concept through manufacturing transfer and production readiness.Partner with executive leadership to establish project priorities, strategic objectives, and success metrics.Implement and improve project management processes, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms.Manage engineering resource allocation to optimize project execution and organizational performance.Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively addressing roadblocks.Deliver regular program updates and executive-level reporting on schedule, budget, scope, and resource status.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and established development processes.Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and high performance across technical teams.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantIdeal Candidate:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.10+ years of engineering program or project management experience with progressive leadership responsibility.Demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary product development programs.Experience managing teams responsible for engineering execution, project delivery, and cross-functional coordination.Strong executive communication and stakeholder management capabilities.Proven ability to drive organizational change, process improvements, and operational excellence.Experience supporting development-to-manufacturing transitions within a technical or industrial environment.Strong planning, prioritization, budgeting, and resource management skills.What's on OfferWhat's To Offer:Opportunity to lead high-impact engineering programs with significant organizational visibility.Strategic leadership role influencing product development and operational execution.Collaborative environment focused on innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.Exposure to advanced technologies and large-scale engineering initiatives.Leadership responsibility across diverse technical teams and critical business priorities.Competitive executive compensation package with long-term growth potential.Job summary:Sector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Project / Program ManagementIndustry: Industrial / ManufacturingLocation: MiddletownContract Type: PermanentConsultant name: Josephine BelcherJob Reference: JN-062026-7029958

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/