Program Manager

We’re Hiring: Program Manager – NPD & Operations! ️

Location: Querétaro, Mexico (Allegion Manufacturing Facility)

Are you an experienced Program Manager passionate about driving New Product Development (NPD) from concept to mass production? We are looking for a Program Manager – NPD & Operations to lead high-impact programs and process improvement initiatives in a world-class manufacturing environment!

In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams (Production, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance) to ensure program execution aligns with scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to define project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage end-to-end program lifecycles for NPD, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project milestones, mitigate risks, and drive root-cause issue resolution.
• Prepare and lead formal project reviews and status updates with Senior Leadership.
• Coach team members on the Product Development Process and project management best practices.
• Travel up to 20% (domestically and internationally) as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• 5+ years of Program Management experience, with at least 3+ years leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record managing product-centric programs from concept to production.
• Strong problem-solving, business acumen, and executive-level communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project Management software tools.
• Preferred: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Enterprise Excellence certifications; experience with Agile methodologies.