Program Manager - Remote Job Listing at Kelly Services in Fredericksburg, VA (Job ID US3606663_BH9982300)

Description

Job Posting: Remote Program Manager – New Product Development (Technical Focus)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
We are a dynamic organization at the forefront of innovation in technology solutions. Our mission is to bring cutting-edge products to market with a focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Position Overview:
We are seeking a driven and experienced Program Manager to lead the execution of new product development projects from concept through launch. In this highly collaborative, remote role, you'll utilize your technical expertise and program management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams, drive schedules, manage budgets, and deliver results. Approximately 70% of your time will be dedicated to hands-on program management activities. Experience with liquid cooling or thermal management technologies is a strong plus, as is familiarity with UL and EMC testing requirements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee comprehensive project execution for new product development, from requirements gathering through launch and post-release evaluation.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, ensuring clear communication and coordinated action plans.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risk, and deliverables with a focus on hitting milestones and achieving program objectives.
• Utilize technical background to support teams in troubleshooting, decision making, and solution development.
• Monitor and report project status to leadership, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Ensure programs comply with relevant quality, safety, and regulatory standards, including UL and EMC testing.
• Advocate for integration of liquid cooling and/or thermal management solutions when applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Technical, or related discipline (required).
• 5+ years of program or project management experience, particularly with new product development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, simultaneous product development projects.
• Strong technical background; prior hands-on engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with UL and EMC testing requirements.
• Experience or exposure to liquid cooling technologies or thermal management is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organization, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a remote environment.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP or similar certification.
• Knowledge of additional compliance standards (IEC, CE, CSA).
• Experience with project management tools/software.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible, fully remote work schedule.
• Health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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