Strategic Development Program Manager

Element Materials Technology•Jupiter, FL

3d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Element is seeking a Strategic Development Program Manager to support strategic planning and operational transformation within the A&E Business Unit. This position may be based in Los Angeles, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Boxborough, MA; Jupiter, FL; or Chicago, IL. This role is well suited for candidates with approximately 3–6 years of professional experience who are highly organized, execution-driven, and motivated to learn the business quickly. This role provides exposure to multi-site operations, strategic initiatives, and senior leadership while building the skills needed to progress into future operational leadership roles such as Operations Manager or Department Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Strategy, or a related field.
Approximately 3–6 years of experience in operations, strategy, consulting, continuous improvement, or related roles.
Exposure to project management through professional experience, internships, co-ops, or formal coursework.
Highly organized with strong prioritization, time-management, and execution skills.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive work to completion.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate quickly, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across teams.
Foundational knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement concepts.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and basic data interpretation.
Comfortable working with digital tools, enterprise systems, and business platforms (deep technical expertise not required).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively (40%+).

Nice To Haves

QRM exposure is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with A&E and PQT objectives.
Lead or support cross-functional projects focused on operational performance, quality, and business improvement.
Apply foundational project management principles to plan, organize, and execute project deliverables.
Build strong relationships across the organization to support integration, alignment, and collaboration.
Use influence and collaboration to drive progress and support change initiatives without direct authority.
Own assigned actions through completion with a strong focus on execution, follow-through, and closing results.
Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and outcomes clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
Support training, coaching, and change-management activities tied to improvement initiatives.
Use digital tools, enterprise systems, and data analysis to support decision-making and performance tracking.
Demonstrate a proactive, go-getter mindset with a strong bias toward execution.