Sr Program manager Industrial Capital Equipment

Position Summary: The Sr Program Manager is responsible for leading capital equipment initiatives, overseeing maintenance programs, and ensuring operational reliability across manufacturing assets. This role plays a critical part in aligning equipment performance with production goals, safety standards, and cost‑efficiency targets. The ideal candidate brings strong project management capabilities, maintenance expertise, and a strategic approach to budgeting and asset lifecycle management.

• Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of equipment installation, upgrades, and replacement projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and resource needs.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost‑effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards during project execution.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Implement maintenance strategies aligned with lean manufacturing and TPM principles.
• Monitor KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and maintenance costs; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for maintenance operations and capital equipment projects.
• Track and report on maintenance and project expenditures, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities through process optimization, vendor negotiations, and equipment standardization.
• Conduct ROI analysis for capital investments and maintenance initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control.
• Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians and project engineers.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Conduct training and development programs to enhance team capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field);
  Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, with a focus on equipment projects and maintenance.
• Proven track record in managing capital projects, maintenance teams, and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems, reliability engineering, and maintenance best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

• Experience with SAP PM or other ERP systems for maintenance and asset management.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TPM methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Nashville, TN $–$ (posted 3 hours ago)