Program Manager
Job Description
Employment Type: Full-Time
- Manage multiple programs simultaneously from kickoff through production release.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Act as the primary customer interface, ensuring alignment on scope, requirements, and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.
- Track progress, manage changes, and ensure timely communication of project updates.
- Translate customer and business needs into actionable project objectives.
- Lead design reviews, milestone meetings, and discussions on design or scope changes.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including BOMs, revisions, and ECNs.
- Support resolution of product and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards (UL, IEC, UN38.3, etc.).
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive operational excellence across programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of program or project management experience in a product development or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with battery systems, electronics, or energy products highly preferred.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.