Engineering Program Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Remote - Charlotte, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Engineering Program Manager About the Role The Engineering Program Manager plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering programs and projects within the organization. This position works closely with engineering leadership, project managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure engineering initiatives are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with company objectives. The Engineering Program Manager is responsible for tracking project progress, coordinating resources, managing documentation, identifying risks, and facilitating communication across teams to support successful project delivery and continuous improvement of engineering operations. Responsibilities Coordinate the planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with established timelines, priorities, and objectives. Work closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to coordinate resources, schedules, and project milestones. Track engineering project progress, identify potential delays or roadblocks, and communicate risks to appropriate stakeholders. Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, timelines, status reports, and performance updates. Serve as a liaison between the engineering team, internal departments, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Prepare and distribute regular project updates, ensuring stakeholders have visibility into project status, milestones, and deliverables. Facilitate project meetings, document key decisions, and track action items to ensure timely follow-up. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to support efficient project execution. Coordinate the preparation and delivery of engineering project deliverables, ensuring they meet established quality standards and requirements. Maintain accurate and organized project files, records, and documentation to ensure information is accessible and up to date. Support engineering leadership with project-related administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting meeting outcomes. Assist with vendor coordination, purchase orders, and project-related procurement activities as needed. Ensure projects follow established project management processes, standards, and reporting requirements. Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and support the engineering team's overall effectiveness. Qualifications Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills required. Prior work experience in the telecommunications or fiber internet industry preferred. Experience supporting engineering projects, programs, or cross-functional initiatives preferred. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently in a fast-paced environment. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data tracking, reporting, and analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and SharePoint. Experience using project management tools, Jotform, or Zoho is a plus. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Experience coordinating with vendors, managing purchase orders, and tracking project expenses is a plus. Strong data entry, documentation, and reporting skills required. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.   Qualifications: