Engineering Operations Program Manager

Engineering Operations Manager

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Engineering Operations Manager to lead operational excellence within our Enterprise Engineering organization, supporting a high-impact team of approximately 350 engineers and technical staff. This individual will be responsible for optimizing workflows, enhancing cross-functional alignment, and ensuring the successful execution of engineering priorities including; customer driven projects, IR&D portfolio, engineering processes and electrification, autonomy, product lifecycle management (PLM), and digital engineering initiatives.

As a key operational leader in a medium-heavy equipment and specialty automotive environment, the ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of engineering lifecycle processesfrom R&D through productionand is adept at navigating complex program structures involving manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and product strategy.

Your Impact

Engineering Operations & Governance

• Build, implement, and refine scalable engineering operations processes to support multi-year product development across vehicle platforms.
• Establish consistent metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks for engineering performance, resource allocation, product cost targets, and delivery milestones.
• Ensure cross-program visibility and provide timely updates to executive stakeholders on engineering initiatives, capacity, and roadblocks.

Program and Portfolio Execution

Strategic & Resource Planning

Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

People, Culture & Communications

Minimum Qualifications

Standout Qualifications

Pay Range :

$102,800.00 - $176,800.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidates experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.