Program Manager

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The Program Manager will focus on driving internal technical execution, ensuring that engineering deliverables are clearly defined, tracked, and completed on time.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining program discipline by coordinating day-to-day activities within Varian teams and ensuring alignment to program goals.

Working closely with Engineering and senior program leadership, this role ensures internal execution is structured, visible, and predictable.

Responsibilities


* Internal Execution & Deliverables
+ Drive timely closure of deliverables and action items, ensuring no loss of momentum across engineering teams
+ Ensure consistent forward progress across all internal technical workstreams.
+ Maintain clear visibility of task status, dependencies, and milestones
+ Ensure deliverables are well-defined, achievable, and aligned with program timelines


* Program Coordination
+ Own coordination of day-to-day coordination across internal teams (hardware, software, systems)
+ Maintain a single source of truth for program execution status, such as program schedules, action logs, and reporting dashboards
+ Facilitate team meetings, ensuring clarity on next steps and ownership


* Issue Tracking & Follow-up
+ Track action items and ensure timely closure of technical tasks
+ Escalate risks or delays to senior program leadership as needed
+ Own the creation and update of issue tracking and documentation


* Process & Discipline
+ Reinforce program management best practices and execution discipline
+ Help standardize tools, templates, and communication flows
+ Ensure technical documentation and deliverables are complete and consistent


* Risk & Issue Management
+ Proactively track, manage, and escalate risks impacting internal technical deliverables and timelines.


* Communication
+ Provide clear, structured updates to internal stakeholders and technical teams
+ Facilitate technical decision-making across organizations and ensure internal alignment

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field


* 3-6 years of experience in project or program coordination, preferably in technical environments


* Familiarity with engineering development processes


* Strong organizational and execution skills


* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously


* Clear and structured communication sty...