Engineering Program Manager

Job Overview

Engineering Program Manager

This role will work remotely and is expected to travel approximately 50% of the time primarily to U.S. operations in the Northeast, West Coast, and limited international locations. Remote candidates from the northeastern United States are preferred.

As part of our Multisite Engineering team, the primary function of this individual‑contributor, manager‑level position is to drive the development and execution of the corporate manufacturing engineering strategy involving capital projects for 6‑8 non‑carbonated soft drink and food manufacturing sites. The role builds and manages relationships with internal and external resources to implement project initiatives that drive productivity, optimize value, and promote growth. It interacts with Engineering Operations, Network Optimization, Beverage Initiatives, and other key business units within Supply Chain, and works directly with manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement equipment and support devices for capacity and program initiatives.

The ideal candidate has experience developing and executing capital projects in a manufacturing environment. Experience in Food and Beverage or CPG plant production lines, knowledge of high‑speed filling and packaging equipment, aseptic technologies, PMP certification, lean methodologies, and standard work processes are essential qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project design, development, and execution from concept through closure.
• Define performance criteria, develop timelines, estimate capital budgets, and manage spend.
• Make methodical, data‑based decisions critical to each project's success.
• Identify, develop, and execute cost‑savings programs across the network to support business productivity metrics.
• Drive lean and standard work principles to ensure early equipment management and vertical startups.
• Build strategic relationships with internal customers and external equipment suppliers to ensure continued alignment and success before, during, and after project implementations.
• Provide strong communication skills in diverse environments with multiple stakeholders at various levels within the organization.

Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $150,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement.
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility.
• Benefits eligible Day 1.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of capital engineering project‑based experience.
• Experience managing projects in the $100K - $25M range.
• PMP certified or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• Experience with technologies including CSD, juices and teas, aseptic, and manufacturing equipment such as fillers, cappers, conveyors, packers, palletizers, control systems, RO, and batch/CIP systems.
• Ability to travel overnight, at least 50% of the time.
• Ability to work independently as a 100% remote employee.

Equal Opportunity

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.