Engineering Program Manager Jobs
Engineering Program Manager jobs are open across aerospace, defense, software, semiconductor, and hardware companies, from associate to principal and director level, with specializations in hardware development, software delivery, and cross-functional product programs. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Engineering Program Manager (EPM)
Location: Remote in USA
Job Description:
The role is within the Products & Research (P&R) EPM team. Work involves:
- Cross-functional EPM DRI for a year-long Sales & Trends migration program
- EPM for other data science-related and customer-facing analytics systems and projects
- Drive the team’s execution on status reporting, roadmap reviews, quarterly engineering reviews and/or newsletters
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
The factors we are looking for in an EPM are:
- Strong understanding of technical concepts
- Strong strategic thinking skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Able to handle fast paced and ambiguously defined projects with multiple customers and partners
- Familiarity with using a Mac laptop preferred
- Familiarity with big data technology preferred
- Someone who understands and thinks about data and data analytics. Not the “containers” of data (ie, it moves from here to there), but the data inside the containers. What is the meaning of the data in the datasets? How is it transformed? If the data changes, what analytics or metrics would break or would no longer make sense?
Job Title: Engineering Program Manager (EPM)
Location: Remote in USA
Job Description:
The role is within the Products & Research (P&R) EPM team. Work involves:
- Cross-functional EPM DRI for a year-long Sales & Trends migration program
- EPM for other data science-related and customer-facing analytics systems and projects
- Drive the team’s execution on status reporting, roadmap reviews, quarterly engineering reviews and/or newsletters
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
The factors we are looking for in an EPM are:
- Strong understanding of technical concepts
- Strong strategic thinking skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Able to handle fast paced and ambiguously defined projects with multiple customers and partners
- Familiarity with using a Mac laptop preferred
- Familiarity with big data technology preferred
- Someone who understands and thinks about data and data analytics. Not the “containers” of data (ie, it moves from here to there), but the data inside the containers. What is the meaning of the data in the datasets? How is it transformed? If the data changes, what analytics or metrics would break or would no longer make sense?
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Find JobsEngineering Program Manager Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple372
- Amazon318
- Colliers Engineering & Design217
- Google168
- NVIDIA149
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services2,638
- Technology & Software1,990
- Electronics & Hardware683
- Construction & Real Estate629
- Manufacturing453
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- 5 or more years of experience managing complex, cross-functional engineering programs
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, Asana, or MS Project
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential preferred
- Demonstrated ability to drive schedules, manage risk, and align engineering and product teams
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks in an engineering environment
Tips for Your Engineering Program Manager Job Search
Quantify program scope on your resume
Engineering program managers are evaluated on scale, so replace vague bullets with concrete scope: number of engineering disciplines coordinated, release cycles managed per year, and the size of cross-functional teams you aligned. Reviewers scan for these signals before reading anything else.
Distinguish yourself from project managers
Many postings blur the line between program and project management. Your resume and cover letter should make clear you own the end-to-end program lifecycle, not just task tracking. Emphasize roadmap ownership, trade-off decisions, and how you aligned engineering, product, and operations together.
Filter openings by domain before applying
Hardware, software, and systems programs have genuinely different rhythms and toolchains. Target openings in the domain you know best first, because interviewers will probe your familiarity with that domain's specific constraints, whether that is tape-out schedules, sprint cycles, or regulatory milestones.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a program retrospective story for interviews
Most engineering program manager interviews include at least one question about a program that went off track. Prepare a specific story covering what broke down, how you diagnosed the root cause, and what you changed operationally. Panels remember concrete post-mortems far more than success stories.
Negotiate on scope and title, not just compensation
At the offer stage, ask explicitly which programs you will own on day one, how many direct engineering teams you will interface with, and what the promotion criteria are. These answers reveal whether the role matches the seniority level the posting advertised.
Engineering Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering program managers?
The companies hiring the most engineering program managers right now include Apple, Amazon, and Colliers Engineering & Design, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and large-scale software organizations.
How many engineering program manager jobs are remote?
About 24% of engineering program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies significantly by sub-discipline. Software and cloud infrastructure program roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hardware, systems, and manufacturing program roles are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an engineering program manager?
Start by building a foundation in engineering or a technical discipline, then move into a role where you coordinate work across teams, such as a technical lead, project manager, or product operations position. From there, take ownership of a full program lifecycle, earn a PMP or equivalent credential, and document your ability to manage scope, schedule, and stakeholder alignment at scale.
Can you get hired as an engineering program manager with little experience?
Yes, but you will typically need to come in through an associate or junior program manager role rather than targeting senior postings. Highlight any experience coordinating across engineering teams, even informally, along with technical knowledge of the domain. Companies in fast-growing sectors like software and defense often hire candidates who can demonstrate technical credibility alongside organizational skills.
What does the engineering program manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs across multiple rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on background and domain fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation about program scope and leadership style. Later rounds usually include a panel of engineering, product, and operations stakeholders who assess cross-functional judgment, and at least one behavioral round centered on how you handled a complex or failing program.
Where can I find and apply to engineering program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your domain, seniority level, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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