Program Executive

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of delivery performance across a portfolio of programs and projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, cost, margin, and customer satisfaction.

• Lead the execution process from project initiation through to closeout, guaranteeing readiness, disciplined planning, and effective transitions.

• Foster consistent and predictable outcomes across various concurrent programs.

• Act as the executive-level customer liaison for delivery purposes.

• Establish a governance rhythm, including steering committees and executive reviews.

• Clearly and transparently communicate progress, risks, and decisions.

• Forge strong, trusted relationships with customer stakeholders.

• Oversee cross-functional execution involving Project Management, Engineering, Electrical, Panel Fabrication, Supply Chain, Quality, Installation, Finance, and Commissioning.

• Align internal teams with delivery strategies, priorities, and performance expectations.

• Ensure effective coordination among office, shop, and field environments.

• Collaborate with Commercial teams to guarantee a seamless transition from pre-award to execution.

• Convert scope, assumptions, and estimates into actionable delivery strategies.

• Ensure that commitments are realistic, risk-balanced, and meet customer expectations.

• Establish and uphold program controls, including integrated schedules and cost tracking.

• Drive accuracy in cost-to-complete (CTC) and estimate-at-completion (EAC) forecasting.

• Monitor financial performance, margins, and cash flow across programs.

• Ensure consistent reporting and visibility of performance at the portfolio level.

• Manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies effectively.

• Create escalation paths and encourage timely decision-making.

• Maintain robust scope and change control practices.

• Ensure proper documentation and commercial alignment of changes.

• Protect margins and enhance financial outcomes through disciplined execution.

• Promote a strong safety and quality culture throughout all execution phases.

• Reinforce adherence to Thermo Systems standards and processes.

• Conduct retrospectives and root-cause analyses to enhance delivery performance.

• Drive improvements in estimating, engineering execution, field productivity, and commissioning results.

• Mentor and develop Program Managers, Project Managers, and functional leaders.

• Strengthen leadership capabilities across delivery teams.

• Build a scalable and high-performing program delivery organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in delivering complex, customer-facing programs and projects.

• Experience in leading programs that include field installation, commissioning, and start-up elements.

• Proven track record managing multiple concurrent high-value programs successfully.

• PMP or equivalent program/project management certification.

• Strong background in controls systems integration (PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, industrial networking, instrumentation, electrical systems).

• Executive presence with the capability to influence both customer and internal leadership.

• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting (CTC/EAC), and margin management.

• Strong program controls and operational discipline.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and field execution.

• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites.

• Experience in Thermo Systems core markets such as energy, life sciences, manufacturing, mission-critical, or industrial sectors.

• Familiarity with regulated environments that require formal documentation and quality systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an annual bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable options.

• Paid time off and sick leave.

• Tuition reimbursement and support for professional credentials.

• Access to in-house and external technical training opportunities.

• Involvement in complex, high-impact automation projects.

• A collaborative culture founded on integrity, accountability, and teamwork.