Program Manager

Job Description

Senior Program Manager (2 Openings) Remote

Industrial Manufacturing Remote 50% Travel (U.S. & Mexico)

NOT AN IT PROJECT MANAGER

Total Cash Compensation: $160K–$200K (Base up to $165K + 20% Bonus)

We are hiring two Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale industrial transformation initiatives across North America.

These are high-visibility roles overseeing complex, multi-site projects ranging from $1M–$35M in scope — including plant consolidations, closures, asset transfers, commissioning, and strategic operational changes.

One of the two hires must be fully bilingual (Spanish/English) at a near-native level and will play a key leadership role in major Mexico-based initiatives.

Location & Travel

Remote-based, but preference for candidates near a major airport hub:

Chicago (Oak Brook area preferred)

Atlanta

Northern NJ

Charlotte

Dallas

Houston

Los Angeles

~50% travel (primarily U.S. and Mexico)

Mexico consolidation project will require significant on-site presence

Role Breakdown

1 Senior Project Manager – Mexico Focus (Bilingual Required)

Must be fully fluent in Spanish (near-native) and English

Leading consolidation of manufacturing operations in Mexico (including Mexico City)

Heavy interaction with:

Government officials and permitting authorities

Regulatory bodies

Executive leadership

Local plant teams

Managing plant combinations, downsizing, ramp-ups, union considerations, and public-facing sensitivity

Supporting supply chain stabilization and staffing transitions

This individual will represent the organization at a high level and must be confident operating in politically and operationally sensitive environments.

2 Senior Project Manager – North America Focus

Leading plant consolidations, CapEx initiatives, commissioning/decommissioning, and asset reclamation across the U.S.

Managing projects involving:

Greenfield and brownfield operations

Real estate and environmental/regulatory complexity

Equipment transfers and operational ramp-ups

Overseeing multiple concurrent projects (3–4 at a time)

Experience from automotive, heavy industrial, metal processing, or plastics manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

What They’re Looking For

7–10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial environments

Experience managing large, complex projects ($1M–$35M)

Background in:

Plant shutdowns & closures

Asset transfer/reclamation

Equipment decommissioning/commissioning

Mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations

CapEx project oversight

Exposure to regulatory, environmental, financial, and workforce-related complexity

Ability to be hands-on in plants while presenting effectively to executive leadership

Experience from organizations with strong, structured project management cultures preferred

Education open (Engineering, Finance, Accounting, etc.)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Full-time