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Job#: 3041900
Job Description:
Operations Engineering Program Manager III
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Role Overview
An opportunity is available for an Operations Engineering Program Manager III in Nashville, TN. This role supports a global engineering team by focusing on vendor management, project coordination, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and program execution. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with an engineering background who can drive projects from planning through completion while partnering with vendors, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive project and program activities from initiation through completion.
• Manage vendor relationships and facilitate vendor performance reviews and scorecards.
• Lead weekly status meetings with project managers and key stakeholders.
• Track milestones, timelines, risks, and project deliverables.
• Prepare status updates and executive-level reporting for management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and partner teams.
• Ensure projects remain on track and escalate issues when necessary.
• Use judgment and initiative to solve problems and drive results.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in project or program management.
• An engineering background is required.
• Experience in vendor management, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability in risk mitigation, project planning, and meeting facilitation.
• Experience with executive communications and status reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering, operations, infrastructure, or construction-related programs.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and performance metrics.

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