Engineering Program Manager

Description

The team sets the direction for the SCFS organization and runs projects toward significant growth.

The goal is to grow the Factory Configuration Services business by expanding factory capabilities and services into new markets through every route to market.

Automation and linking siloed systems (integrations) are central, since they cut the number of manual touches a person needs to finish a task.

The company is looking for engineering program managers with process improvement experience to make this happen.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems.
• Apply data analytics to find operational issues and start projects that fix processes.
• Lead technical programs across several functions and worldwide project teams, growing factory capabilities to serve global customers with a standardized global design.
• Act as the supply chain focal point for New Service Introduction (NSI).
• Design, build and improve supply chain services processes.
• Create customer experiences with modern, intuitive tools.
• Cut manual work such as data entry by automating processes and connecting siloed systems, data and processes.
• Work with stakeholders to pin down requirements, pain points, scope and timelines.
• Carry out the strategy to deliver new supply chain processes and capabilities.
• Manage people change so new or changed processes are adopted successfully.
• Report status clearly to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Keep the program aligned with other strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Hold PMI PMP or PMI-ACP certification, LSS Green Belt certification, or an equivalent.
• Have a strong drive to understand and improve processes.
• Have a proven record applying Agile and leading end-to-end digital transformation, including process redesign, system rollout, User Acceptance Testing and organizational change, ideally using methods such as ADKAR.
• Work from a quality-first mindset, using KPIs and data to keep improving processes, performance and business results.
• Have demonstrated experience with PLM, PDM, BOMs and SAP.
• Have hands-on experience building reports in Power BI or in Excel with pivot charts and slicers.
• Communicate well, building short, visual PowerPoint decks for executive audiences.
• Have working knowledge of SAP materials management and factory processes such as service orders, material master, BOMs, SKU/CTO, EDI signals, cost and document management.
• Have foundational knowledge of AI principles, including generative AI, data-driven insight and responsible use; prior exposure or training is preferred.
• Bring strong emotional intelligence and a proactive, solution-focused approach, handling ambiguity and resolving complex business problems.
• Have hands-on experience with Dynamics 365, Azure DevOps (ADO), the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), and SharePoint workflows and InfoPath.
• Understand financials (P&L, revenue, cost, gross margin) and build data-driven strategies.
• Hold a bachelor's degree (BS or BA), preferably in engineering or supply chain.
• Typically have 8 to 10+ years of work experience after graduation.
• Typically have 4+ years across supply chain functions, with understanding of end-to-end supply chain.
• PMP and LSS Green Belt certifications are preferred.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) certifications are preferred.
• Have 8+ years managing medium-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Experience with SAP, PLM, PDM and BOMs is highly desired.
• Have working knowledge of end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing.
• Manage several work streams independently, structuring projects and managing teams at an advanced level.
• Analyze data at an advanced level with strong Excel skills.
• Be a self-starter with strong time management and adaptability.
• Solve problems analytically and offer logical solutions.
• Handle complex modelling and financial analysis.
• Write, speak and present at an advanced level, persuading others; fluent in English and the local language.
• Show broad business acumen, technical knowledge across business units, and awareness of applications, technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor and coach others.
• Use Microsoft tools well, with intermediate to advanced Excel.
• Have foundational knowledge of AI concepts.
• Show these traits: communicator, deadline focus, entrepreneurial, open-minded, problem-solver, team player.

Conditions

Full-time role in the Engineering job family.

No shift premium applies (Czechia).

No travel is required.

No relocation is offered.