Program Manager Jobs in Rensselaer, NY (NOW HIRING)

The Engineering Program Manager is the operational cornerstone of G&G's engineering function. This is a hands-on, highly cross-functional role focused on ensuring engineering work is tracked, coordinated, and delivered predictably from concept through release and support. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative team where your coordination directly impacts engineering throughput, cross-functional execution, and product quality.

As a proactive, structured, and detail-oriented coordinator, the Engineering Program Manager thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial manufacturing environment. Operationally strong and highly collaborative, you bring clarity to competing priorities, establish effective execution rhythms, and maintain visibility into engineering progress across multiple programs - from concept through release, change control, testing, and ongoing support. You focus on coordination, prioritization, and surfacing obstacles, enabling the engineering team to operate at a high level and scale effectively. You work closely with the VP of Engineering as a trusted operational partner, handling the process and follow-through that keeps the team moving.

Who will I report to? VP of Engineering

What roles am I accountable for?

Engineering Execution & Project Management (50%)

• • Plan, coordinate, and drive engineering projects forward from concept through commercialization.
  • Establish clear project timelines, milestones, and deliverables with regular follow-up to surface gaps early.
  • Track commitments, identify risks and blockers, and escalate to engineering leadership when deliverables are at risk.
  • Manage capacity across projects and maintain alignment on priorities across Electrical, Mechanical, and Software teams.
  • Own and run daily engineering standups

Cross-Functional Collaboration (30%)

• • Serve as the primary coordination point between Engineering, Operations, Sales, Quality, and Supply Chain.
  • Coordinate engineering deliverables and information flow to support production readiness and customer commitments.
  • Facilitate communication across teams to prevent misalignment and delays.
  • Support smooth handoffs between design, manufacturing, and support functions.

Engineering Systems, Change Coordination & Continuous Improvement (20%)

• • Build and maintain execution systems that give the team and leadership clear visibility into project status, risks, and dependencies.
  • Standardize workflows for engineering change control, testing, and release processes.
  • Coordinate engineering change orders (ECOs) and ensure changes are communicated and tracked across teams.
  • Track and prioritize incoming work from operations, sales, and customer support.
  • Track key execution metrics (milestone adherence, cycle time, throughput).
  • Identify recurring bottlenecks and drive process improvements as the company scales.

What does success look like?

Success in this role means engineering projects are delivered with clarity, predictability, and strong cross functional alignment. Work progresses efficiently across teams, priorities are well understood, and blockers are addressed quickly. The engineering organization operates with strong execution discipline, clear communication, and consistent progress towards commitments. The leadership team has clear visibility into project status without needing to chase it.

Key Measurables:

• Engineering work progresses on schedule or slippage is identified and communicated early.
• Follow-through on commitments across the engineering team is consistent and visible.
• Cross-functional teams receive engineering deliverables and information on time.
• Project status, risks, and blockers are always current and accessible to leadership.

How do we show up every day?

• Positive Attitude -
  We focus on solutions not obstacles. We show gratitude and appreciation. We create an environment that's uplifting.
• Above and Beyond -
  We consistently exceed expectations. We care deeply for others. We choose what's right over what's easy.
• Always Learning - We constantly seek out knowledge and new ideas. We challenge the status quo with critical thinking. We solve problems through learning and innovation.
• Gets It Done (GSD) -
  We are fast, focused, and efficient. We stay nimble and adapt quickly. We take ownership to make things happen.
• Detailed Oriented -
  We approach our work with intention. We take pride in doing things right the first time. We lead with quality in everything we do.

What will I need to succeed?

• Must align with our Core Values.
• Proven experience coordinating complex, cross-functional engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a program manager in an engineering driven environment or manufacturing organization - comfortable building process and structure from the ground up.
• Strong ability to manage priorities, maintain follow-through, and escalate effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Enough technical curiosity and understanding to operate effectively in a complex hardware and electronics environment.
• Experience with engineering change control, product release processes, and testing coordination.
• Adaptability to evolving needs and changing priorities.
• Pay scale is dependent on experience