Head of Engineering Programme Management

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

As GTI continues to scale production and expand its product portfolio, alignment between Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, Production Control, and Customers is critical to long-term success. GTI Energy is seeking a Program Manager responsible for overseeing customer programs from order intake through production execution and delivery while maintaining direct ownership of schedule execution, customer communication, operational alignment, and overall program success.

The Program Manager will communicate daily with customers regarding program updates, schedules, engineering changes, forecasts, and execution status while driving accountability internally across cross-functional teams. This role will own one or multiple customer programs and operate as the primary coordination point ensuring all departments execute against customer commitments, production timelines, quality expectations, and financial objectives.

The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting engineered-to-order manufacturing, electro-mechanical systems, modular infrastructure, industrial fabrication, or New Product Introduction (NPI) environments.

Program Ownership & Customer Management

Own the full book-to-bill process for assigned customer programs and production orders

Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communication, status updates, execution planning, and issue resolution

Communicate customer requirements, engineering changes, forecasts, new orders, and operational updates to internal teams

Build strong customer relationships while ensuring alignment between customer expectations and operational execution

Maintain ownership and accountability for overall program success, including schedule execution, customer satisfaction, and profitability

Drive communication, coordination, and collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production Control, Quality, and Operations teams

Track and report progress of cross-functional teams executing customer programs and production orders

Remove organizational roadblocks impacting customer orders, production schedules, and new product launches

Manufacturing Program Management

Complete manufacturing projects by organizing and controlling project elements throughout the program lifecycle

Work directly with other Project Managers, Program Managers, Engineering teams, and factory floor personnel to create manufacturing build plans

Collaborate with Production Control to develop clear and easy-to-interpret build plans for manufacturing operations

Coordinate sequencing of production activities, material readiness, and operational priorities

Ensure every project has a defined quality control plan and manufacturing build strategy

Work with Engineering teams to support development of designs based on customer specifications, drawings, and technical requirements

Interface directly with customer technical teams to support design clarification, scope definition, and issue resolution

Review product designs, specifications, customer requirements, and performance expectations to support execution planning

Support technical coordination activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals, plans, schedules, and operational constraints with leadership teams

Determine project schedules by reviewing specifications, calculating time requirements, sequencing project elements, and coordinating operational dependencies

Drive schedule execution by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving execution issues proactively

Manage scheduling changes, program risks, recovery actions, and execution priorities

Support phase-gate release processes for all new products within assigned customer portfolios

Capacity Planning & Operational Alignment

Communicate customer demand forecasts and production requirements to Production Planning and Operations teams

Ensure manufacturing capacity aligns with current and future customer program demand

Coordinate labor, production resources, operational priorities, and execution readiness across manufacturing operations

Support operational planning tied to production ramp activities and customer delivery requirements

Cost Management & Program Performance

Monitor operational execution, expenditures, and overall program performance

Support project cost control activities and contractor coordination where applicable

Maintain visibility into labor, schedule, material, and operational impacts affecting profitability

Take overall accountability for successful execution of customer orders and program financial performance

Prepare project and program status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data, schedules, risks, and trends

Drive continuous improvement initiatives supporting launch execution, manufacturing readiness, and customer coordination

Support Root Cause Analysis and corrective action activities tied to program execution issues

Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, safety procedures, and federal/state regulations

Maintain organized program documentation, schedules, records, and operational reporting structures

Contribute to team success by supporting additional operational and program management responsibilities as needed

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline

5+ years of project or program management experience supporting complex electro-mechanical manufacturing systems

Experience coordinating cross-functional execution teams within manufacturing or industrial operations

Strong customer-facing communication and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software

Experience with CAD systems, 3D modeling, and SolidWorks

Strong ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Experience supporting medium-to-large manufacturing facilities or industrial production sites

Experience supporting modular infrastructure, data center systems, BESS platforms, or industrial fabrication operations

Familiarity with manufacturing build planning, production sequencing, and operational workflowsExperience operating within contract manufacturing or engineered-to-order production environments preferred

GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects

Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. Privacy Policy

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