Program Manager, Engineering

The Program Manager, Engineering develops critical programs for new technologies such as Displays, Camera, Touch IDs, etc. They ensure that the programs are built correctly according to the specifications and within the established timeline. They also provide strategic and tactical recommendations to ensure the successful delivery of solutions.

Some titles for Program Manager, Engineering are:

• Technical Program Manager: They drive the implementation of product development concepts in the IT industry by bringing technical expertise to product development, coordinating the development of new technologies with IT engineers, etc.
• Director Program Management: They are in charge of initiating and setting program goals according to the organization's strategic objectives.
• Manager Program Management: They coordinate and oversee multiple products, projects, and other strategic initiatives across the organization.

Some roles and responsibilities of a Program Manager, Engineering are:

• Developing project scopes and objectives, engaging all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility, creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, and using appropriate review techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Achieving financial goals through forecast requirements; preparing an annual budget; planning effort; analyzing deviations; Initiating corrective actions; measuring project performance with appropriate systems, tools, and techniques. Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Coordinating internal resources and third-party/suppliers to deliver projects flawlessly, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, on the scope, and within budget, and managing the relationship with the customer and all stakeholders, conducting risk management to minimize project risk.

Major educational qualifications required for Program Manager, Engineering are:

• Must have a bachelors in IT, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.

A career in the Program Manager, Engineering profession will outpace overall global job growth in the coming years, creating many new job opportunities with highly competitive pay. With more experience and responsibility, more complex projects are offered. In addition, career advancement is possible by pursuing a higher degree, such as a master’s degree in engineering management. One can start as a Program Manager Engineering and progress as an Engineering Manager, and eventually, one can achieve the title of Director of Manufacturing Engineering. Some alternate job roles for Program Manager, Engineering are:

• Project Manager: Oversees and directs the planning, execution, and closing of projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget and timeline.
• Product Manager: Strategizes, develops, and launches products, overseeing the entire product lifecycle from conception to market.
• Operations Manager: Manages and optimizes day-to-day business operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth functioning of the organization.
• Director Of Operations: Leads and oversees all operational activities of an organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and driving overall success.
• Technical Project Manager: Manages and coordinates technical projects, overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of solutions.
• Founder: Establishes and brings innovative ideas to life, building and leading successful ventures from the ground up.
• Engineering Manager: Leads and supervises a team of engineers, ensuring the successful development and delivery of engineering projects.
• Engagement Manager: Manages client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing business opportunities.
• Information Technology Project: Plans and executes IT projects, leveraging technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and organizational growth.

The global Program Management labour force is expected to grow by 20% by 2027. According to reports, by 2027, India will be the world's second-largest producer of Program Management-related jobs, trailing only China. 8 million new Program Management job openings are expected globally by 2027. A simple LinkedIn search will yield over 6000 job opportunities for a Program Manager in India, all from reputable service and product-based organizations. On Naukri, there are over 35000 Program Manager-related job openings from various companies in India.
The Engineering sector is India's largest industrial sector. It accounts for 27% of all factories in the industrial sector and 63% of total foreign collaborations.