BOD Program Manager

Position Summary

The BOD (Basis of Design) Program Manager is responsible for the leadership, planning and execution of multiple high priority and/or strategic BOD Projects; high-flow production orders in an engineer to order environment. This role ensures that all Engineering-related milestones (Design Reviews, Design Releases, Production Readiness Reviews, etc.) are completed on time and to the highest standards of quality. The BOD Program Manager will lead, manage and collaborate cross-functionally among Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Senior Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Project Teams, successfully driving projects to completion.
• Collaborate and influence resources managers to implement, monitor, and maintain the resources capacity planning for their projects.
• Schedule, facilitate, and document kickoff meetings, design reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Track progress of design activities across electrical, mechanical, wiring, manufacturing and process engineering disciplines
• Coordinate follow-up communications after Engineering release, ensuring Quality, Operations, and Sales have required documentation
• Act as the central point of communication for Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Senior Management on BOD Project status and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure production readiness: run the meeting, create punch lists, and follow up to resolution and provide formal notification to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate change management for customer-driven change notices and major design revisions.
• Notify Senior Management and Engineering Leadership of gate review readiness and assist in lessons learned sessions for continuous process improvement
• Report project performance to management stakeholders
• Influence and support Project Management team members on best practices

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and oversee complex process milestones on time and in accordance with company standards
• Proficiency with Project Management tools for scheduling, task tracking, and milestone monitoring
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, meetings, and priorities simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively lead and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify process bottlenecks and drive resolution
• Commitment to continuous improvement and implementation of best practices
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Senior Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams
• Familiarity with engineering review processes, production readiness protocols, and manufacturing process workflows.
• Strong ability to negotiate through conflicts; listening, understanding, problem solving, patience.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Program Management, or related field
• 5+ years of project management or related experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated capability leading high complexity and/or strategic projects
• Experience facilitating technical design reviews and manufacturing readiness assessments
• Expert written and verbal communication skills
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification a plus

Workplace Conditions

• Flexible work location (on-site, hybrid, or remote based on business needs)
• Travel requirements based on Project and Stakeholder needs
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment supporting Design Engineering delivery and Project Execution

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,000 -$150,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We're engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers