[Remote] Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Graham Packaging is a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing, emphasizing a people-centric culture. They are seeking a Program Manager to lead and coordinate engineering solutions and projects in manufacturing facilities, requiring interaction with multiple engineering disciplines and oversight of project execution from start to finish.ResponsibilitiesLead all phases of the project execution from business award through closeoutProvide cross functional technical guidance to stakeholders such as capital engineers, process engineers, and product development engineers. Act as a technical “devil’s advocate”Oversee the flow of communication between team members, customers, and stakeholdersMaintain detailed, complete, and timely recordsProvide status and progress reports on projects. Ensure stakeholders receive up to date status of projects. Requests resources as requiredUtilize project management tools - Track and maintain project schedules, task lists, resources and work allocation. (Microsoft Project, SAP, budgeting, planning, etc.)Manage capital projects via a project management processFacilitate pre-planning phase of projects, including scheduling meetings, gathering information from all stakeholders, and recapping and distributing information as necessaryDevelop and maintain documentation for all projects. Avoid scope creep and keep projects focusedDetermine customer contract requirements, code requirements, laws, and other appropriate requirements as pertains to the projectAccurately estimate, track, communicate, and control project budget. Pursue cost savings in all areasAccurately plan, track, coordinate, communicate and comply with project timeline to include identifying critical path and key milestonesProvide direction and drive project to completion. Coordinate activities and resources. Manage project sub-contractors when necessaryProvide or assist with preparation of cost justification for projects as requiredLead discussions and extract critical information from resources to define business requirements, project scope, solution design and options analysis, project planning, resource management, risk and issue management, communications plans, then be able to drive projects through to a successful completionConfront situations that need resolutionTravel up to 75% at timesSkillsBS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Systems, Electrical)Project Management Professional (PMP), certified through the Project Management Institute (PMI)8 or more years of Project Management experienceExperience in program planning, coordinating geographically dispersed team members, procurement, and installation and start-up of capital equipment projectsExperience in projects involving manufacturing lines performing industrial processing (metals, fiber, cable, etc.) or product manufacturing (using robotic assembly lines) or component manufacturing (e.g. automotive components, etc.)Technical acumen – demonstrated ability to understand technical details and contribute in technical discussionsApplied project management principlesDemonstrated experience developing a project scope, budgets and timelines (using MS project or equivalent)Strong written and verbal communication skillsProficient with capital equipment project life cyclesExecution driven attitude. Sets clear ambitious goals and achieves themPreferred background designing industrial equipment, as a design or equipment engineer with a field of technical specialtyBenefitsMedical, dental, vision and basic life insuranceEmployees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving PlanMay participate in its Employee Wellness ProgramEmployees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirementsCompany OverviewGraham Packaging is a global leader in plastic packaging solutions. It was founded in 1970, and is headquartered in Lancaster Park, Alberta, CAN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.grahampackaging.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipGraham Packaging has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 3 in 2025, 1 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.