Associate Program Manager

About the Role

Hazelett Corporation designs and manufactures continuous metal casting equipment. This entry-level opportunity as an Associate Program Manager is suited to someone who enjoys organizing technical work, communicating across teams, and developing the skills to manage projects that advance Hazelett’s casting technology.

This position is onsite for the first 3–6 months of training, with the option for a hybrid schedule afterward.

Travel to customer sites and other project locations is required approximately 10–20% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales & Marketing and Engineering to document requirements and develop cost estimates and schedules in response to requests for quotations.
• Develop project plans for customer contracts and internal development projects, including documented requirements, a program master schedule, budget, resource plan, and risk assessment.
• Work with Engineering to keep project execution aligned with the project plan.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and coordinate build schedules.
• Coordinate with the Process team to plan installation and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate project activities and address issues that could disrupt the design team’s focus on developing solutions that meet customer needs.
• Lead team meetings and design reviews.
• Report project progress to internal stakeholders at agreed intervals.
• Communicate directly with external customers and component suppliers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous project engineering or program management experience.
• A strong interest in planning and leading projects.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and remote resources.
• Knowledge of structures, materials, joining processes, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, control systems, or load and stress analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Associate’s degree in engineering or science preferred.

Work Environment:

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Process teams on industrial equipment projects.

Salary

$55,000 – $70,000 Yearly