Engineering Program Manager

Bridge Appliances, Inc. Engineering Program Manager Portsmouth, NH
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The Engineering Program Manager is responsible for driving engineering programs from concept through production launch, with a strong focus on schedule discipline, execution rigor, and cross-functional alignment. This role owns the end-to-end program plan and ensures design-to-launch schedules are clearly defined, actively managed, and communicated. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in traditional hardware program management, understands critical path management, and can effectively interface with software teams utilizing Agile methodologies.

At Bridge Appliances, we believe in the transformative power of food and technology. Our mission is to empower small and medium-sized restaurants to compete with industry giants through automation. By providing state-of-the-art robotic appliances that streamline operations, reduce expenses, and enhance efficiency, we level the playing field and foster success for businesses of all sizes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own engineering programs from inception through production release, creating and maintaining integrated design-to-launch schedules, detailed project plans, and Gantt charts using formal project management tools while actively managing the program critical path.
• Define, track, and maintain program metrics focused on schedule performance, milestone delivery, and execution pace, proactively identifying risks and driving mitigation or recovery actions to ensure predictable and timely program outcomes.
• Drive accountability for milestones, deliverables, and commitments across engineering and cross-functional teams through regular execution reviews, timeline updates, and structured risk assessments.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and external partners, ensuring clear ownership, alignment, and timely decision-making.
• Partner effectively with hardware and software teams, applying traditional program management rigor while supporting Agile development practices where appropriate.
• Ensure clear, timely communication of program status, risks, dependencies, and required decisions to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate issue resolution and decision-making to maintain program momentum and prevent avoidable delays.
• Continuously improve program management processes, tools, and execution discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Program Management, business or a related field.
• Proven experience managing engineering programs in hardware, electro-mechanical and software product development environments.
• Strong understanding of traditional program management methodologies, including waterfall or stage-gate models, with working knowledge of Agile for software development.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing detailed schedules and project plans using professional program management tools.
• Experience leading tasks for cross-functional teams and managing internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills with the ability to align with diverse technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven ability to identify schedule risk, manage dependencies, and protect critical milestones.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple programs simultaneously.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to hold teams accountable for commitments and timelines.