[Remote] Retrofit Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, seeking a Retrofit Program Manager. The role involves coordinating and completing projects/programs, overseeing all aspects, and managing vendor relationships to ensure project goals are met.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the coordination and completion of project/programOversees all aspects of projects/programSets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project/programPrepares reports for upper management regarding status of project/programPerforms a variety of tasksLeads and directs the work of othersA wide degree of creativity and latitude is expectedTypically reports to a manager or head of a unit/departmentIn this role you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the design, development, and delivery of physical distribution systems around the globeYou are responsible for managing a technology or integration project, successfully delivering the solution to meet project goalsYou may work directly with external equipment vendors, customers, or partners, and you have a solid understanding of the design approaches and industry technologies utilized in fulfillment and distribution center designsTo meet timelines and minimize disruption to support teams, you manage the overall schedule, proactively mitigate risks, and keep the scope of engineering deliverables under controlTravel to siteWill assign to home base as close as possibleManage vendor onsite through deployment phaseCheck on milestone completion, quality of work, etc and repeat each dayPartner with other stakeholders onsite(RME, operations, etc) , to ensure all are coming togetherSkillsMay require a bachelor's degreeAt least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related areaFamiliar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and proceduresRelies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsPerforms a variety of tasksLeads and directs the work of othersA wide degree of creativity and latitude is expectedTypically reports to a manager or head of a unit/departmentResponsible for managing a technology or integration project, successfully delivering the solution to meet project goalsSolid understanding of the design approaches and industry technologies utilized in fulfillment and distribution center designsManage the overall schedule, proactively mitigate risks, and keep the scope of engineering deliverables under controlProgram Management skills – a lot of coordination with operationsTechnical skills with engineering experienceNetworking knowledge/testing experienceAt least 6+ years of Project/Program ExperienceStrong communication skillsReviewing engineering docsManaging temporary systemsEngineering experience would be great (electrical/mechanical aspect)Experience of retrofits or live operational sitesCompany OverviewWelcome TekWissen, your premier partner in technology consulting, workforce solutions, payroll services, procurement, managed services, global capability centers, and venture capital support, specifically tailored for startups in the human capital sector. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://tekwissen.com.Company H1B SponsorshipTekWissen ® has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 5 in 2025, 18 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 17 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.