Engineering Program Manager

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

JOB SUMMARY  

 As a Program Manager at Oshkosh Corporation, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs that span product lines, technologies, and business units. Your responsibilities will include driving, execution, managing risk, aligning stakeholders, and delivering outcomes that meet strategic business objectives. You will oversee program performance from inception through delivery while ensuring adherence to governance, budget, schedule, and quality standards. 

YOUR IMPACT  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned: 

Program Leadership & Execution 

• Manage full lifecycle execution of programs-concept, development, design, testing, production, deployment, and closure. 

• Develop integrated program plans including schedules, cost models, KPIs, and risk mitigation strategies. 

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product, Finance, and Government Affairs to align program execution with business strategy. 

• Drive enterprise and/or government-funded programs with high visibility and complexity. 

Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as a primary liaison for program stakeholders including internal executives, external agencies, and suppliers. 

• Engage contracting officers, technical leads, and program managers to ensure alignment and deliver excellence. 

• Conduct executive-level briefings and program reviews. 

Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate governance frameworks (FAR/DFARS, ITAR, CMMI, etc.). 

• Lead risk assessments, contingency planning, and corrective actions for complex issues. 

• Manage Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and performance metrics. 

Leadership & Collaboration 

• Provide guidance to project teams and influence PMO practices and tools. 

• Contribute to program framework development and digital transformation initiatives. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight (8) or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to fourteen (14) years total in education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.  

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS 

• [Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional programs with significant financial, operational, or technical impact. 

• Experience leading in matrixed environments. 

• Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering Management, or related). 

• PMP, PgMP, or SAFe Agile certification. 

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