Lead Engineering Project Manager
Description
About INNIO Group:
INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.
INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
Role Summary/Purpose:
We are looking for a Lead Engineering Program Manager to join INNIO Engineering Project Management Office & Operations Team
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex engineering programs consisting of multiple related projects and workstreams.
- Align program objectives with business strategy, technical requirements, and organizational priorities.
- Define program scope, milestones, deliverables, governance structure, and success criteria.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, product, operations, quality, supply chain, service, and other business functions.
- Manage program interdependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and escalations.
- Drive program planning, execution, tracking, and reporting to ensure delivery against scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
- Facilitate decision-making and prioritization across stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Ensure clear communication of program status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.
- Support resource planning and alignment across projects and functional teams.
- Monitor technical readiness, deliverable completion, and business outcome achievement.
- Identify opportunities to improve program management processes, execution discipline, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Mentor or guide project managers, workstream leads, and team members as needed.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
- 5+ years of engineering experience in product and technology development.
- 2+ years system & Sub-system technical understanding of Reciprocating Engines.
- Strong working knowledge of Project Management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Service Now, etc.).
- Proven track record in project management.
- Experience in engineering quality control and continuous improvement.
- Fluent knowledge of English language.
- Approximately 10% traveling is anticipated.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering process & methodology.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and make priority calls.
- Strong process analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Strong execution skills including excellent project and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; integrative team working style.
- Experience with lean and rich burn reciprocating engine combustion systems.
- Certification in project management such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
- Lean Six Sigma Certification.
- Experience with Intellectual Property generation and protection processes in an engineering environment.
- Working knowledge of German language.
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