Project/Program Manager III

Project /

Program Manager III Employment Type:

7-Months | Full‑Time Contract, Potential for

Extension, or Conversion Schedule:

Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility required for evening work (as late as 6-9 PM); occasional overtime, weekend, or holiday support (up to 8 hours/week)

Travel:

Required; assigned a home base location as close as possible to supported sitesPosition OverviewThe Project / Program Manager III is responsible for coordinating and delivering complex engineering and integration projects within active operational environments. This role partners closely with engineering, operations, vendors, and on‑site stakeholders to ensure successful execution of retrofit initiatives across multiple locations.

The position focuses on managing schedules, milestones, risks, and vendor performance while ensuring engineering deliverables are completed on time and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Key ResponsibilitiesOversee end‑to‑end project and program execution, including planning, scheduling, scope control, and milestone tracking.

Coordinate and manage retrofit projects across multiple active sites, including conveyor system and automated material handling upgrades.

Manage vendor performance on‑site through deployment phases, ensuring adherence to scope, quality standards, and timelines.

Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to prevent delays and operational disruption.

Travel regularly to assigned sites to monitor progress, validate quality of work, and confirm milestone completion.

Partner with on‑site stakeholders, including engineering, reliability, maintenance, and operations teams, to ensure alignment and smooth execution.

Review engineering documentation and technical deliverables to support successful system integration.

Manage temporary systems and transition plans during retrofit and deployment activities.

Prepare and deliver regular status updates and reporting for management and leadership.

Coordinate activities across up to 12 sites, ensuring execution targets are met by year‑end.

Lead and influence cross‑functional teams without direct people management authority.

Perform additional project and program management duties as needed.