Hardware Program Manager - Onsite in RTP, Lead NPI Delivery

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead complex manufacturing programs in a fast-paced hardware environment. The role owns end-to-end delivery across engineering and manufacturing teams, with high-touch customer engagements in a dynamic, high-pressure setting.

The position is full-time and on-site in RTP, NC, with travel requirements of 50–60% initially. Candidates should excel at cross-functional coordination, risk management, and delivering programs on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program management experience in hardware/manufacturing environments
• Experience leading NPI programs and navigating high-change, high-pressure settings
• Ability to influence stakeholders and align customer and internal teams
• Willingness to travel 50–60% initially

Responsibilities

• Drive full lifecycle program execution for complex hardware product development from concept through production
• Serve as primary liaison to customers, communicating timelines, specs, and status
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risks to meet financial and operational targets
• Lead decision-making under ambiguity to maintain program momentum

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

DFM knowledge

Tools

PM software tools

Job description

Piper Companies seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead complex manufacturing programs in a fast-paced hardware environment. The role owns end-to-end delivery across engineering and manufacturing teams, with high-touch customer engagements in a dynamic, high-pressure setting.

The position is full-time and on-site in RTP, NC, with travel requirements of 50–60% initially. Candidates should excel at cross-functional coordination, risk management, and delivering programs on time and within budget.