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Integrate feedback and timelines from Process, Equipment, Industrial, Controls, and Factory Engineering teams into a single, cohesive source of truth. \nTrack every piece of critical path equipment from initial design concepts to vendor RFQs, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and final production commissioning. \nProactively identify critical path items and technical bottlenecks that could push the program timeline. Predict delays before they happen and work with engineering teams to develop recovery plans. \nManage and lead weekly leadership program reviews. Synthesize highly complex, technical engineering data into clear, simple, and actionable visual updates for executive stakeholders. \nAct as the connective tissue across all engineering departments. Understand the technical dependencies between a facility utility hookup, a machine's electrical panel build, and a process engineer's trial schedule. \nMaster Gantt charts, Critical Path Method (CPM) networks, and milestone tracking dashboards. \nProgram Risk Registers, escalation matrices, and milestone-gated PFMEA timelines. \nWeekly executive summary reports, department OKR tracking, and vendor delivery schedules. \nResponsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business.\nQualifications \nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline with 5+ years of experience. \nProven experience as a program manager in a high-volume, large-scale manufacturing environment. 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