Strategic Project Manager

Great new opportunity in Southwest Texas for a Strategic Project / Program Manager! Strategic Project/Program Manager – Manufacturing Scale-Up (Contract) Duration : 9–12 months Travel : ~50% Compensation: Open Role Summary The Strategic Project/Program Manager is accountable for leading the execution of a large-scale manufacturing expansion in Acuña to support 2027–2028 demand. This role drives cross-functional alignment across operations, supply chain, finance, and staffing to ensure capacity, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end manufacturing scale-up initiatives across fabrication, paint, pack, and ship operations Develop and manage the master project plan (milestones, dependencies, risks, ownership) Align cross-functional teams (operations, procurement, suppliers, finance, HR) to execution goals Manage program financials, including $20M+ CAPEX/OPEX budgets and staffing plans Establish governance cadence and deliver clear updates on progress, risks, and decisions Maintain risk register and drive mitigation across operational, financial, and supply chain risks Ensure operational readiness and capacity to meet future demand Qualifications 10+ years of project/program management experience Proven experience leading manufacturing scale-up or operational expansion initiatives Experience managing complex programs (9–18 months, $20M+ budgets) Strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control) Experience working in cross-functional, multi-location environments Industry background in automotive, telecom, pharma, or industrial manufacturing preferred Ability to travel ~50% and work onsite in Acuña Success Metrics Delivery within ±5% of budget Operational capacity aligned to 2027–2028 demand projections Maintained customer delivery and service levels during scale-up #J-18808-Ljbffr