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Amp Americas

Engineering Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Position Summary The Engineering Manager is accountable for the development, management, review, and approval of the final technical design details for RNG facilities, new builds, improvements and ...

Michael Page USA

Engineering Manager - CNC

Wood Dale, IL · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the New Project Launch Engineers in supporting new product introduction, process optimization, and continuous improvement across ...

Gestamp

Engineering Manager (HCC)

Mason, IL

Engineering Manager JOB SUMMARY The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and driving all activities of personnel engaged in engineering and repair activities to meet productivity ...

JLL

Engineering Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Engineering Manager - JLL What this job involves: As Engineering Manager at JLL, you'll lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of engineering services across our national portfolio.

HirexHire

Engineering Manager (Product)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$172K - $178K/yr

Engineering Manager (Product) Our client is searching for an Engineering Manager that has experience leading teams working with large production applications. As an Engineering Manager, your ...

Ware Malcomb

Civil Engineering Manager

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

The Civil Engineering Manager is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for the growth, revenue, profitability, staff management and overall client relationships for the ...

Ware Malcomb

Civil Engineering Manager

Oak Brook, IL

$160K - $180K/yr

The Civil Engineering Manager is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for the growth, revenue, profitability, staff management and overall client relationships for the ...

Australia-Employment

Design Engineering Manager

Galesburg, IL · On-site

$125 - $135/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Design Engineering Manager $125,000 - $135,000 per year | Galesburg, IL | On‑Site | Permanent Design Engineering Manager - Lead a High‑Impact Team at a Global Manufacturing Company A bit about us:

Sewer Equipment Co Of America

Engineering Manager

Dixon, IL · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Engineering Manager will oversee a team of Product Engineers responsible for designing, developing, and improving our equipment lines. This role ensures engineering projects align with company ...

Energy Sciences

Engineering Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$93K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're looking for an Engineering Manager who thrives as a player‑coach: someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, guiding complex projects, and still rolling up their sleeves to solve real ...

Greif, Inc.

SBU Engineering Manager

Auburn, WA · On-site

  • PTO

The SBU Engineering Manager (SEM) is a senior engineering leader responsible for balancing business partnership, people leadership, and engineering execution across the assigned Strategic Business ...

Greif

SBU Engineering Manager

Alsip, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • PTO

The SBU Engineering Manager (SEM) is a senior engineering leader responsible for balancing business partnership, people leadership, and engineering execution across the assigned Strategic Business ...

AkzoNobel

Engineering Manager

Waukegan, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Capital Projects & Engineering • Develops the site's capital investment roadmap in partnership with the Site Manager. • Leads or oversees capital and expense projects from concept through ...

Collabera

Contract to Hire :: Database Programmer

Lisle, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing ... Database Design T-SQL Programming Stored procedures/Functions/ Trigger Development MS SQL Server ...

AkzoNobel

Engineering Manager

Waukegan, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provides leadership to Engineering Project Managers, project engineers, the Maintenance Manager, Reliability Engineer and supporting teams, ensuring clear priorities, accountability and effective ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for programmer manager in Illinois is $38.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.90 and $49.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Programmer managers are in high demand due to the need for technical leadership in software development teams. They typically require strong programming skills combined with management experience and are sought after across various industries, especially in technology and finance sectors.

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A programmer manager oversees software development teams, coordinating projects, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of code. They often have technical expertise in programming and use project management tools to facilitate communication and workflow. Their role includes mentoring developers, managing resources, and aligning technical goals with business objectives.

What is the difference between Programmer Manager vs Software Developer?

AspectProgrammer ManagerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science; management experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, coordinates tasksFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing software
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsCommon across tech, startups, enterprise software

The main difference is that a Programmer Manager combines technical coding skills with team leadership and project management, whereas a Software Developer primarily focuses on coding and software creation without managerial responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Programmer Manager job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,687 per year, or $38.3 per hour.

Engineering Manager

Amp Americas

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Amp Americas
Founded in 2011, Amp Americas builds, manages, operates and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel and power. The vertically-integrated company leverages over a decade of unique expertise and specialized experience in carbon-negative fuel development, operations, services and marketing to deliver comprehensive, turn-key solutions that address greenhouse gas emissions and seek to improve air, land and water quality. Visit ampamericas.com.
Position Summary
The Engineering Manager is accountable for the development, management, review, and approval of the final technical design details for RNG facilities, new builds, improvements and process modifications. This position will assist in administering and monitoring all aspects of the engineering effort during various phases of project development, performance modification, and operations support. The role will also provide technical and engineering support during commissioning, start-up and operations of the assets. The incumbent will collaborate extensively with the various teams to ensure engineering designs meet project specifications, industry standards, applicable permits and scope of work. The Engineering Manager will lead various engineering disciplines including but not limited to Process, Mechanical, external engineering teams, and various engineering consultants. The incumbent must be skilled in communicating, vendor management, effective delegation, and problem solving. A results-oriented, self-motivated engineer is needed to work cross-functionally to support or lead a diverse set of analytical and/or operational tasks that arise in a start-up environment and continuous operations. This position reports to the Vice President of Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
  • Be the key player in the engineering leadership team. Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts to deliver RNG assets safe, on time and support effective project execution
  • Support Project Manager, Business Development, and Operations on all technical related efforts to successfully develop, optimize and run RNG facilities
  • Ensure quality of engineering design and all deliverables of both direct and subcontracted work comply with project requirements, scope, regulatory requirements and execution plans
  • Effectively delegate all engineering workflow during various phases of project development including administration of interfaces with project management, business development and operations
  • Establish and maintain process requirements such as design basis, heat and mass balance, process design, equipment and material selection, operation and maintenance requirements
  • Review drawings, schedules, specifications and permits to ensure all engineering deliverables are in compliance with project and regulatory requirements
  • Support cost estimates and cost justifications related to the development, design, and operating performance of both new commercial projects and existing facilities
  • Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to track, monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Support operational management information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating and engineering data and trends
  • Create action plan for resolving issues by studying operation targets, unit performance and limitations
  • Support the development of annual operating plans for gas production, O&M costs, and capital improvement budgets
  • Assist onsite field operations staff by problem solving and troubleshooting issues that may arise in RNG production
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures and other training material to improve performance of the field operations staff
  • Collaborate on constructability, operability and safety studies
  • Works collaboratively with the Project Manager, Operations, and the members of project leadership to ensure timely deliverables and proper and efficient interface management between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations
  • Recruit, train, motivate and develop engineers to support business needs

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical preferred)
  • 10+ years of process engineering and project execution experience preferably with operations management background
  • Team player with demonstrated ability to manage a team and get results
  • Demonstrated succinct, clear communication (oral and written)
  • Passion for & track record of delivering results and problem solving
  • Strong knowledge or energy engineering processes, standards, and vendor processes

What We Offer
  • Compensation package commensurate with experience including relocation assistance (if applicable), and significant productivity pay and equity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Paid time off and paid company holidays
  • Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. AMP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.

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