Global Hardware Program Manager — Cross-Functional Delivery

Piper Companies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental benefits

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join a leading electronics manufacturing organization supporting custom hardware and mechanical product development programs for some of the world’s largest technology companies.

The role owns customer-facing manufacturing initiatives and drives cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, and global manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-change environment. Travel 50-60% with international travel to Mexico/China.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of Technical Program Management experience in manufacturing, hardware or product development.
• Proven experience in high-pressure, fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong customer-facing experience managing complex manufacturing programs.
• Ability to drive decisions, manage stakeholders, and influence without direct authority.
• Experience balancing customer needs with internal engineering and manufacturing priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specs, and engineering docs.
• Strong project planning, risk management, problem-solving and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage hardware and mechanical product development programs from concept through production.
• Serve as the primary interface between customers and internal engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Drive project schedules, budgets, milestones, and risk management activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute programs with changing requirements and aggressive timelines.
• Facilitate decision-making and resolve conflicts between customer expectations and internal business objectives.
• Coordinate with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Support DFM, capacity planning, and production readiness efforts.
• Provide program updates, escalations, and status reporting to leadership and customers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Risk management

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join a leading electronics manufacturing organization supporting custom hardware and mechanical product development programs for some of the world’s largest technology companies.

The role owns customer-facing manufacturing initiatives and drives cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, and global manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-change environment. Travel 50-60% with international travel to Mexico/China.