We are seeking a results driven Program Manager to lead and deliver complex industrial programs from initiation through execution. This role is responsible for driving program performance across scope, schedule, resources, and budget, while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, financial acumen, and program execution experience, with the ability to influence cross functional teams and adapt in a dynamic, global environment. This role also requires significant travel (up to 50%), both domestic and international.
Responsibilities
Lead end to end program lifecycle, from planning through execution and delivery
Develop and manage the Program Management Plan in collaboration with program sponsors and stakeholders
Ensure delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets
Establish and enforce change control processes across all program dimensions
Manage and allocate resources, working with functional leaders to secure required skillsets
Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks and issues; implement corrective actions
Drive timely resolution of issues and escalate when needed
Monitor program performance and provide regular status reporting to leadership
Coordinate cross functional teams across potentially global or distributed environments
Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, including leadership and project teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree (Engineering preferred; Master s is a plus)
At least 3 years of program management experience (as lead or key contributor)
Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations
Strong understanding of finance and cost accounting principles
Proven ability to manage scope, resources, budgets, and timelines
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Strong problem solving, organizational, and decision making abilities
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel up to 50% (domestic and international)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in metering or related industrial products
Proven success in managing cross functional engineering or manufacturing programs
Advanced degree (MBA or related field)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Franklin, TN
Skills
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Change Controlunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Financeunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Program Planningunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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