Engineering Program Manager Jobs in New York
Engineering Program Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, financial technology, infrastructure, and large-scale enterprise software across seniority levels from associate program manager through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Long Island, and Albany, where established employers like IBM, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin maintain significant engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in New York include systems engineering program management, hardware development programs, and large IT transformation initiatives. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Program Manager/Engineering
New York, NY
Position Overview:
The Program Manager is a member of the Delivery team and responsible for knowing the "who, what, where, when and why” of both functional & technical details for the projects in their portfolio. This means engaging the key members of the project and being able to effectively communicate with each (both top down and bottom up). They are responsible for managing processes including scope, issues & risk management. In addition to their project responsibilities, this team member will be involved in process review, audits of project documentation as well as communicating status and pulling together project SDLC related documentation for projects.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning:
- Build comprehensive, end to end project plans which span from the inception of a project through to completion.
- Create Project plans collaboratively with your peers and colleagues.
- Capture business facing milestones & critical path deliverables and track towards them.
Project Estimation:
- Work with Engineering Leads and Product Managers to refine business requirements into technical stories and tasks
- Demonstrate effective project estimation using industry standard estimation methods (PDU, Story Points, Shirt Sizes, Complexity, etc.)
- Effective and accurate capacity planning from both a sprint and increment perspective
Continuous Improvement:
- The Program Manager should always have a mind on improving the capability of a team to deliver. This is typically discussed at the Scrum level via Retrospectives. However, a Delivery lead should always think forward on lessons learned and how to solve issues tactically as they arise and evaluate strategic solutions for long term.
Risk Management:
- The Program Manager should be able to identify unanticipated risks that may occur during a project. Analyze the impact of these risks and come up with collaborative mitigation strategies to ensure they do not happen wherever possible.
- Should also have the ability to document issues as they arise, implement mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate impacts on not only the project the issue is related to, but any other "knock on” impacts as a result.
Project Execution:
- Demonstrate themselves as a leader of the team, able to manage all responsibilities that come with project management.
- Track sprint execution using Jira Scrum Boards, Structure, EazyBI reporting and queries in JQL
- Daily engagement with internal team members to ensure SDLC tollgates are delivered on time and are deliverables are fit for purpose
- Hands-on engagement with the change management process, including representation of deliverables in change management forums
- Set-up the team to succeed and ensure that when items are added to a sprint for delivery, all prerequisites are satisfied.
- Collaborating across workstreams / pods where needed to ensure successful delivery.
- Manage scope, risks & issues, resolving at the lowest level and escalating as needed.
- Assigning tasks to project team members.
Stakeholder Management:
- Providing regular updates to senior leadership within Jefferies.
- Effectively manage change requests and potential scope creep utilizing data such as time, complexity & effort.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage down and up.
Methodology
Should be fluent in both Agile & Waterfall methodologies as it relates to project management, and they should be able to identify the appropriate project management process as it relates to the project and apply fit for purpose solutions to successfully manage a project from start to finish.
Skills
- A proven track record of delivering complex products that include CRM and / or Reporting deliveries.
- Clear and defined leadership – ability to take charge, own a deliverable and carry it through ideation to deployment
- Leading teams through feature estimation and other standard SDLC ceremonies / practices
- Identifying, scoping & developing ways to improve the delivery capability of teams
- Ability to quickly identify, manage risks and issues, resolving them at the lowest level and escalating / communicating approach when needed to the appropriate individuals
- Understanding impacts across Madison & bringing teams together to work collaboratively
- Prior experience in Financial Services software development projects
- Proven track record of successful delivery of complex, cross workstream dependent projects
- Experience in either an agile or iterative development workstream, with an ability to apply best practices from Waterfall, sAFE, etc. when & where needed
- Experience with Atlassian stack as well as industry best of breed tools – examples include:
- Jira, Confluence, Structure, EazyBI, Microsoft Suite
- Experience with AWS technology stack and Kafka are preferred
Program Manager/Engineering
New York, NY
Position Overview:
The Program Manager is a member of the Delivery team and responsible for knowing the "who, what, where, when and why” of both functional & technical details for the projects in their portfolio. This means engaging the key members of the project and being able to effectively communicate with each (both top down and bottom up). They are responsible for managing processes including scope, issues & risk management. In addition to their project responsibilities, this team member will be involved in process review, audits of project documentation as well as communicating status and pulling together project SDLC related documentation for projects.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning:
- Build comprehensive, end to end project plans which span from the inception of a project through to completion.
- Create Project plans collaboratively with your peers and colleagues.
- Capture business facing milestones & critical path deliverables and track towards them.
Project Estimation:
- Work with Engineering Leads and Product Managers to refine business requirements into technical stories and tasks
- Demonstrate effective project estimation using industry standard estimation methods (PDU, Story Points, Shirt Sizes, Complexity, etc.)
- Effective and accurate capacity planning from both a sprint and increment perspective
Continuous Improvement:
- The Program Manager should always have a mind on improving the capability of a team to deliver. This is typically discussed at the Scrum level via Retrospectives. However, a Delivery lead should always think forward on lessons learned and how to solve issues tactically as they arise and evaluate strategic solutions for long term.
Risk Management:
- The Program Manager should be able to identify unanticipated risks that may occur during a project. Analyze the impact of these risks and come up with collaborative mitigation strategies to ensure they do not happen wherever possible.
- Should also have the ability to document issues as they arise, implement mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate impacts on not only the project the issue is related to, but any other "knock on” impacts as a result.
Project Execution:
- Demonstrate themselves as a leader of the team, able to manage all responsibilities that come with project management.
- Track sprint execution using Jira Scrum Boards, Structure, EazyBI reporting and queries in JQL
- Daily engagement with internal team members to ensure SDLC tollgates are delivered on time and are deliverables are fit for purpose
- Hands-on engagement with the change management process, including representation of deliverables in change management forums
- Set-up the team to succeed and ensure that when items are added to a sprint for delivery, all prerequisites are satisfied.
- Collaborating across workstreams / pods where needed to ensure successful delivery.
- Manage scope, risks & issues, resolving at the lowest level and escalating as needed.
- Assigning tasks to project team members.
Stakeholder Management:
- Providing regular updates to senior leadership within Jefferies.
- Effectively manage change requests and potential scope creep utilizing data such as time, complexity & effort.
- Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage down and up.
Methodology
Should be fluent in both Agile & Waterfall methodologies as it relates to project management, and they should be able to identify the appropriate project management process as it relates to the project and apply fit for purpose solutions to successfully manage a project from start to finish.
Skills
- A proven track record of delivering complex products that include CRM and / or Reporting deliveries.
- Clear and defined leadership – ability to take charge, own a deliverable and carry it through ideation to deployment
- Leading teams through feature estimation and other standard SDLC ceremonies / practices
- Identifying, scoping & developing ways to improve the delivery capability of teams
- Ability to quickly identify, manage risks and issues, resolving them at the lowest level and escalating / communicating approach when needed to the appropriate individuals
- Understanding impacts across Madison & bringing teams together to work collaboratively
- Prior experience in Financial Services software development projects
- Proven track record of successful delivery of complex, cross workstream dependent projects
- Experience in either an agile or iterative development workstream, with an ability to apply best practices from Waterfall, sAFE, etc. when & where needed
- Experience with Atlassian stack as well as industry best of breed tools – examples include:
- Jira, Confluence, Structure, EazyBI, Microsoft Suite
- Experience with AWS technology stack and Kafka are preferred
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Engineering Program Manager Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon20
- Colliers Engineering & Design17
- EY15
- Anthropic13
- Figma10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software133
- Consulting & Professional Services110
- Banking & Financial Services25
- Construction & Real Estate25
- Accounting & Auditing19
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering program manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential recognized by New York employers
- Five or more years managing cross-functional engineering programs from initiation through delivery
- Proven experience coordinating engineering teams across hardware, software, or systems disciplines
- Proficiency with program management tools such as JIRA, MS Project, or equivalent platforms
- Strong stakeholder communication skills for executive reporting and cross-team alignment
Engineering Program Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering program manager in New York?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline, then building hands-on project or program coordination experience before pursuing a PMP credential through the Project Management Institute. New York does not require a state-issued license specific to engineering program management, but employers in defense, aerospace, and infrastructure frequently expect a Professional Engineer registration for candidates overseeing certain technical programs. Large New York employers typically promote from senior engineering or project lead roles into program management.
How much do engineering program managers make in New York?
Engineering program managers in New York earn a median of about $175,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $128,500 for the lowest 10% to over $274,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering program managers in New York?
Employers hiring engineering program managers in New York right now include Amazon, Colliers Engineering & Design, and EY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of defense contractors on Long Island and enterprise technology firms in New York City means openings tend to cluster at large organizations managing multi-year, complex programs rather than early-stage companies.
Which New York cities have the most engineering program manager jobs?
New York, Albany, and Rochester have the most engineering program manager openings in New York. New York City dominates due to its density of financial technology, media, and enterprise software firms, while Long Island's established aerospace and defense corridor anchored by contractors like Northrop Grumman sustains consistent demand, and Albany's government technology and energy infrastructure projects draw additional program management hiring.
Are there remote engineering program manager jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many technical roles, since program management is largely coordination and communication work that does not require a fixed lab or manufacturing floor. About 33% of engineering program manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility at many employers. The planning, reporting, and stakeholder management responsibilities translate especially well to remote arrangements, while on-site presence is more common during hardware build phases or defense-cleared programs.
How can I get hired as a engineering program manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a junior program coordinator or technical project coordinator role within a large New York engineering organization, then building toward a full program management title over time. IBM, Lockheed Martin, and major New York City enterprise technology firms regularly hire associate program managers or rotate candidates through rotational engineering leadership programs. A PMP certification or a completed engineering degree paired with an internship in a program office strengthens early applications considerably, as does experience in adjacent roles like systems analyst, engineering scheduler, or project controls coordinator.
Where can I find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings across industries including defense, financial technology, infrastructure, and enterprise software. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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