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Engineering Program Manager
Job Description
Do you have 5+ years of Program/Project Management experience along with a background as a software engineer? Does some of your background include working for a small engineering firm or company with less than 250 employees? Are you a strong leader who thrives wearing many hats to lead all engineering programs, strategy, planning & execution along with leading a team? If so, this role could elevate your career!
In this direct hire, hybrid, Engineering Program Manager you will lead engineering programs and grow client accounts, including all program phases, lead the engineering team, and manage client satisfaction. You will also look for new business opportunities with existing clients, manage project budgets, and make sure technical work is delivered on time.
Why the Company & Position?
- Awarded “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” several years
- Company in Business 25+ years
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Business Casual work environment
- Competitive Compensation: $115-120K
- Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision + 401(k)
- Location: Hybrid in North Phoenix, AZ (Onsite Thursday & every other Wednesday)
- 9-hour work days with every other FRIDAY OFF
Core Responsibilities
- Client & Sales: Manage client relations, solve project issues, and find new ways to grow revenue with existing accounts.
- Team Leadership: Interview, hire, and coach engineering team members while balancing project workloads.
- Project Execution: Set project goals, manage risks, and balance quality, cost, and deadlines using data.
- Financials: Create project budgets, handle contract pricing, and track financial performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a technical field
- MBA is a Plus
- PMP is a Plus
- You bring Strong Communication & Leadership skills and are highly organized & detail-oriented.
- 5+ years of Program/Project Management experience overseeing projects with 5 or more team members
- 5+ years of experience finding client opportunities, generating orders, and executing them.
- MUST have a 2-3 years of small engineering firm experience & will wear many hats in this position
- MUST have experience as an engineer (software/embedded preferred)
- MUST be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder to be considered.
To be IMMEDIATELY considered Apply today or email your resume to cathy@the-finders.com
Meet Your Recruiter
Cathy Heck
Division Director |Human Resources
Recruiting since: 2018
Alma mater: Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois
A relationship-oriented and tenacious recruiter, Cathy is relentless in her quest to match great companies and people. As a former sales and marketing professional, she has been creating positive outcomes through solid business relationships for more than three decades. Her sophisticated follow-through and rapport-building skills help companies with urgent hiring needs find the right direct-hire, contract to hire, and contract HR and IT professionals. Candidates appreciate the time she takes to provide expert-level resume and interview advice so they can live their best career life.
“No other career has stretched my skillset or brought me this much joy. I have a passion for the hunt and I am purpose-driven. The Finders are like family—we enjoy dinners together, laugh on our calls, and celebrate each other’s personal milestones and professional successes.”
Spare time: Dog life, family, board games, binge-worthy shows, playcations, coffee