Engineering Program Manager

SoTalent is a company in the Food and Beverage Service industry, seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead complex engineering projects. The role involves managing capital engineering initiatives from concept to completion while ensuring operational excellence and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end capital engineering projects, ensuring smooth execution from planning through launch
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and success metrics aligned with business objectives
• Manage capital spend and ensure financial targets are met while maintaining project quality
• Use data-driven insights to improve performance and guide decision-making
• Identify and implement cost-saving and process optimization initiatives
• Apply lean methodologies to enhance project execution and equipment efficiency
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment and successful delivery
• Communicate project updates, risks, and progress to stakeholders across all levels

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience managing capital engineering projects
• Proven track record delivering projects ranging from $100K to $25M
• PMP certification (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
• Experience with manufacturing systems and equipment such as: Beverage or processing systems (aseptic, CSD, etc.), Packaging and material handling equipment, Control systems, batching, RO, and CIP processes
• Strong project management and execution expertise
• Analytical thinking with a data-driven approach
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and cost optimization
• Ability to lead complex, multi-site projects in fast-paced environments