Director, Program and Systems Engineering

Charm Industrial

. Direct the full lifecycle of engineering programs from requirements definition through design, testing, scale-up, and deployment.

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeFort Lupton • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full lifecycle of engineering programs, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment, while ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. Proficient in building integrated schedules and budgets, collaborating across departments, and leading technical teams to achieve strategic goals.

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Program ManagementEngineering LeadershipResource-Based SchedulingAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Engineering Program ManagementRequirements DefinitionDesign ReviewVerification and ValidationPerformance AcceptanceConfiguration ManagementRisk ManagementCapacity PlanningTechnical ScopingSafety Practices

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingInfluencingArticulating Technical IssuesDriving Teams Toward Goals

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSmartsheetEnterprise-Level Collaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationMaster's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

BiomassPyrolysisCarbon ManagementChemical ProductionOil & GasSustainability-Focused EngineeringMeasurement/Reporting/Verification (MRV)Lifecycle Analysis (LCA)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the full lifecycle of engineering programs from requirements definition through design, testing, scale-up, and deployment.
Build and own integrated master schedules, budgets, and risk registers for capital and product programs across Biomass, Pyrolysis, and Injection.
Establish milestone dates using historical performance data and task-owner collaboration.
Drive weekly program cadence covering status, critical path, decisions, and escalations.
Translate customer offtake and carbon-removal delivery commitments into capacity and delivery plans with Sales and Finance.
Brief the executive team on program health, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations; support customer and investor updates.
Partner with executives on department OKRs and lead tracking against them.
Influence company strategy through goal development, resource allocation, and program prioritization.
Own system architecture and requirements across feedstock handling, pyrolysis, bio-oil storage and transport, injection wells and surface systems, and biochar deployment.
Define and control interfaces between subsystems, sites, and external partners.
Establish configuration management, design review, procurement, and engineering change-control processes.
Lead verification and validation planning, commissioning, and performance acceptance.
Ensure system requirements and performance meet MRV, permitting, and safety obligations.
Lead fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of production systems.
Establish build sequencing, shop capacity planning, and execution plans.
Run pre-commissioning, commissioning campaigns, and final site acceptance testing.
Define handoff criteria, training, and transition plans from Engineering to Operations.
Enforce safety practices including hazard reviews, lockout/tagout, and startup readiness.
Hire, develop, and lead technical program managers and engineering staff.
Develop and standardize scheduling, requirements, and risk tools across Engineering and other departments.
Coach engineering leaders on program planning, estimation, technical risk, design reliability, and project execution.
Partner with Operations on site readiness, ramp plans, and production lessons learned.
Partner with Procurement on long-lead purchasing, BOM management, and vendor qualification.
Partner with MRV on system designs, instrumentation, sampling plans, registry protocols, and tonnage forecasts.
Support Sales & Marketing with technical scoping, schedules, content updates, and cost estimates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
7-10+ years of experience in program or project management within an engineering or technology-driven environment (raw materials & chemical production, aerospace, oil & gas, carbon management/removal, or related sectors).
Demonstrated success in managing hardware development programs and/or complex engineering initiatives.
Experience building and managing resource-based schedules and delivering projects in fast-paced or startup environments.
Strong analytical skills with experience tracking and reporting on technical and financial metrics.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues and program status to both engineering teams and executive leadership.
Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, managing interdependencies and driving teams toward shared goals.
Experience with enterprise-level collaboration and reporting tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or equivalents).
Visa sponsorship is limited to E3 and TN visas.
Master’s degree in a related technical discipline is a bonus.
Certification in program/project management (PMP, etc.) is a bonus.
Climate tech, chemical, or oil & gas industry experience is a bonus.
Familiarity with sustainability-focused engineering, including carbon reduction strategies, environmentally responsible materials, measurement/reporting/verification (MRV), or lifecycle analysis (LCA), is a bonus.
Exposure to coordinating material movement or logistics between corporate sites or external partners is a bonus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership through stock options
100% employee healthcare premiums covered
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible HDHP plans
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
Paid leave, including parental and medical leave
PPE and workwear allowances
Annual professional development stipend
Employee recognition programs that celebrate impactful work and team contributions
Opportunities for internal growth, career development, and transition into climate from a range of industries and backgrounds