$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
Cross-Functional, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Project/Program Management, Realtime Transport Protocol, Risk Analysis, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Willing to Travel
Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support a leading organization in the manufacturing and hardware industry. The Technical Program Manager (TPM) role is ideal for an experienced program leader with a strong background in mechanical, hardware, or manufacturing environments who thrives in fast-paced, high-change settings.
Responsibilities of the Technical Program Manager (TPM):
- Lead end-to-end program execution for complex manufacturing and hardware initiatives.
- Operate effectively in high-pressure, high-chaos environments with rapidly changing priorities.
- Drive cross-functional decision-making while balancing customer needs with internal team capabilities.
- Manage stakeholder communication across engineering, manufacturing, and client teams.
- Identify risks, resolve conflicts, and ensure timely delivery of program milestones.
- Coordinate with domestic and offshore manufacturing partners to ensure alignment and execution.
Qualifications of the Technical Program Manager (TPM):
- 4+ years of program management experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environments.
- Strong ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-moving, and high-stakes situations.
- Proven experience managing stakeholders and resolving conflicts between customer and internal teams.
- Demonstrated success driving program decisions and delivering outcomes across cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to travel 50-60% domestically (Valley Green, PA and Santa Clara, CA initially) with tapering expectations over time.
- Ability to support 10-20% international travel to manufacturing locations in Mexico and China.
- Preferred locations include Valley Green, PA; Santa Clara, CA; or RTP, NC.
Compensation for the Technical Program Manager (TPM) includes:
- Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
- Opportunity to work with global manufacturing teams and cutting-edge hardware programs
This job opens for applications on 07/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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