Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) seeks an experienced Program Manager to help lead the design, development, production, and customer interactions of complex circuit card assemblies. This individual will provide day-to-day program leadership to successfully deliver products for our customers that align with the strategic objectives of our company.

Responsibilities for this role include coordinating solutions amongst cross-functional teams and driving actions through to completion with a sense of urgency. Communication, teamwork, and risk/opportunity-based critical thinking are key to success in this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overall ownership for program milestones and deliverables throughout the design, development, and early production phases
• Schedule creation, maintenance, and communication within the company and to customers
• Leverage program-level objectives to help define and maintain tasks for the program team
• Primary point of contact for the customer during the design, development, and early production phases
• Understand and challenge what is happening within the program without heavy dependence on the technical staff
• Schedule, prepare, and run cross-functional meetings
• Direct and organize cross-functional problem-solving initiatives
• Assist project managers in supporting internal processes, including the development of product requirements and internal documentation, reviewing commitments, and maintaining product configurations
• Understand and challenge complex engineering decisions and timelines
• Identify and communicate program risks
• Identify resource requirements to complete program tasks and potential resource limitations
• Assist in the preparation of corporate business reviews for executive and senior leadership
• Be a hands-on leader who achieves success through modeling best practices and a service attitude

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a strong background in electrical, mechanical, or software engineering
• Minimum of thirteen (13+) years of applicable professional experience in engineering for the design and development of complex products
• Minimum of seven (7+) years of applicable professional experience in program management for the design, development, and production of complex products
• Highly skilled in developing, driving, and maintaining complex development and production schedules
• Experience managing production products through complex manufacturing processes
• Highly self-motivated in order to drive projects forward, with strong organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment and creativity to accomplish goals
• High level of written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or applicable Business field
• Comfortable with customer interaction from pre-sales commitment to full rate production
• Prior experience in a managerial or leadership role

Compensation and Benefits

Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods (Roth option is available)
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.