Engineering Program Manager

Translate business needs into executable programs - Shape early concepts into clear scopes, schedules, budgets, risk plans, and implementation strategies. Evaluate manufacturing and network impacts - Consider line capability, product and packaging requirements, OEE and OEE2 implications, network balance, route-to-market needs, and production timing. Lead cross-functional alignment - Coordinate decisions across Commercial, Engineering, Packaging, Planning, Raw Materials, Quality, EHS, Regulatory, Operations, Maintenance, Warehousing, and plant leadership. Support technical change and initiative governance - Guide project intake, resource identification, Supply Chain Initiatives activities, and Technical Change Management planning and notice processes. Develop practical cost and execution strategies - Prepare ROM estimates, engage vendors, identify scope gaps, and evaluate capital and expense options for manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, warehousing, and installation work. Communicate the business and technical story - Provide early, transparent updates and tailor status, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations for audiences ranging from frontline teams to VP-level leaders. Maintain a reusable pipeline of ideas - Document concepts consistently so that deferred opportunities can be revisited quickly when priorities, economics, or business needs change. Translate business needs into executable programs Evaluate manufacturing and network impacts Help develop USRB Tech Roadmap and BCP+ process Lead cross-functional alignment Support technical change and initiative governance Develop practical cost and execution strategies Communicate the business and technical story Maintain a reusable pipeline of ideas Execute projects at mfg. sites that support commercial and innovation strategy Project scopes could include but are not limited to adding capabilities to an existing process / mfg. line to enabling a full new production line. Budgets range from $<1M to > $25M Bachelor's degree in engineering, MBA, Project Management, or other relevant degree 8+ years of experience in engineering project management, with at least 3 years in Commercial and Innovation role Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional engineering projects. Expertise in project/portfolio management methodologies and tools (e.g. Planview, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, SAP) Expertise in reporting and diagramming tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Think-cell, Power BI, Visio, AutoCAD) Competence with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Strong leadership, influence, analytical, self-motivation, and communication skills PMP certification is a plus Knowledge of Food and Beverage primary packaging equipment and materials/processes (fillers, plastics, aluminum, bottles, cans, caps/closures) Knowledge of plant infrastructure and operations Experience with technologies including CSD, Juices and Teas, Aseptic, hot fill, food products