Controls Engineering Program Manager

Red Cloud seeks a Controls Engineering Program Manager to support immediate client operations.

Remote, United States

The Controls Engineering Program Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and backlog, understanding their contribution to overall business objectives. This involves identifying and managing risks at the portfolio level, resolving conflicts, and documenting project successes. This individual should have operational background and be able to see the big picture of how everything fits together, be able to work independently, and maintain effective communication with stakeholders, such as senior management, project teams, and clients.

The Controls Engineering Program Manager will also play a key role in establishing and maintaining governance structures and processes, implementing project management methodologies, and monitoring project progress.

• Managing a portfolio of projects and backlog.
• Identify and manage portfolio level risks, including recognizing potential dependencies and conflicts between projects and mitigating such issues.
• Documenting the successes and achievements of each project as they happen.
• Communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and clients. Managing expectations and ensuring stakeholder alignment across the portfolio of projects.
• Helping establish and maintain appropriate governance structures and processes for the portfolio. This can include defining and implementing project management methodologies, standards, and best practices across projects.
• Monitoring the progress and performance of the projects, ensuring they are on track to meet their objectives. This requires regular review and reporting on project status, risks, and issues.
• Providing guidance and support to the team.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters.

• 5+ years of program management experience overseeing a portfolio of individual projects.
• Background in operations and controls engineering or a related field.
• Experience across standard project management practices and methodologies.
• Ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks to mitigate potential impacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills to quickly and effectively resolve project-related issues.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $145,000 - $165,000 (USD) + bonus programs + benefits.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at

Red Cloud requires employees have the legal ability to work in the country hired during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the applicable country will be requested. Red Cloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

Red Cloud Consulting is a global business and technology consulting firm supporting clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. For more than two decades, Red Cloud has partnered with organizations ranging from high-growth mid-market companies to global enterprises, helping them solve complex business and operational challenges - leveraging modern data platforms, artificial intelligence, and secure digital foundations to drive smarter decisions and scalable outcomes.

Anchored in a foundation of integrity-based consulting, Red Cloud brings together senior-level experts who work side by side with client teams to design and implement durable, high-impact solutions. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and long-term value - balancing stability, growth, and innovation to help organizations operate securely and confidently in an increasingly complex global environment.

Red Cloud delivers a comprehensive range of services across its core practices:
Data & AI, Delivery Excellence, Digital Solutions, Marketing & Sales, Privacy, Security, Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Security, and Strategy & Transformation. As our clients expand globally, so do we - providing consistent, expert support across regions while remaining agile, collaborative, and deeply invested in client success.

Recognized for both performance and culture, Red Cloud has been named #1 Best Company to Work For in Washington (Mid-Sized Businesses) by Seattle Business Magazine, a "Fastest Growing Company" multiple times on the Inc. 500/5000 list, and recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Leader in Technology Consulting.