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Engineering Program Manager

Randstad DigitalBurlington, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your program management expertise to spearhead exciting R&D capital projects, including building a pilot plant and product development lab, with competitive hourly compensation. This hybrid role is perfect for a proactive individual with strong collaboration skills who thrives on driving impactful initiatives and contributing to cutting-edge advancements. Apply today to shape the future of innovation!

Quick Overview

Salary
$55 - $65/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Burlington, MA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Agile

Job Description

job summary:

This Engineering Program Manager position will be to drive the development and execution of major capital programs in place for R&D in Burlington, MA: building a pilot plant and a product development lab. This role interacts with individuals from Strategy, Engineering, and other key Business Units within the Supply Chain, and will partner closely with R&D leadership to drive updates, schedules, and ensure business continuity is maintained during construction.





location: Burlington, Massachusetts

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 65 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Job Description: Job Summary:


This Engineering Program Manager position will be to drive the development and execution of major capital programs in place for R&D in Burlington, MA: building a pilot plant and a product development lab. This role interacts with individuals from Strategy, Engineering, and other key Business Units within the Supply Chain, and will partner closely with R&D leadership to drive updates, schedules, and ensure business continuity is maintained during construction.


Key Responsibilities:


Drive the development and execution of the pilot plant and product development lab construction


Build and manage relationships with internal and external resources to implement project initiatives.


Manage capital timeline, budget, vendors, invoicing, within the framework of the KDP capital process.


Assist in maintaining accurate project documentation including schedules and progress updates.



Travel -


This role will primarily be based in Burlington, MA.


Ensure high performance results of your team by:


Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions


Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent


Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures


Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations


Requirements:


Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related fields preferred.


Experience in developing and executing capital projects within Supply Chain.


Experience in the Food and Beverage or CPG (Consumer Package Goods) industry is a plus.


Knowledge of high-speed filling and packaging technologies is ideal.


Experience managing and executing project budgets


Knowledge and/or prior experience with SAP, Eskers, & MS Projectct is ideal


PMP Certification is a plus but not required. Familiarity with Program Management Standards and Agile Methodologies is ideal.




qualifications:

Requirements:


Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related fields preferred.


Experience in developing and executing capital projects within Supply Chain.


Experience in the Food and Beverage or CPG (Consumer Package Goods) industry is a plus.


Knowledge of high-speed filling and packaging technologies is ideal.


Experience managing and executing project budgets


Knowledge and/or prior experience with SAP, Eskers, & MS Projectct is ideal


PMP Certification is a plus but not required. Familiarity with Program Management Standards and Agile Methodologies is ideal.




skills:

Agile Methodologies,SAP,leadership,accountability,budget,project budgets,Business Administration,business continuity,PMP Certification,construction,Construction Management,Food and Beverage,packaging,Logistics,pilot plant,product development,Program Management,Project Management,R&D,schedules,shared vision,Supply Chain,Supply Chain Management,project documentation




Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



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