Hardware Project Manager: NPD & Readiness Onsite

Zachary Piper Solutions; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Technical Project Manager to support complex hardware development programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves driving execution across production test and signal integrity initiatives, reporting to Program Managers, and growing into full program ownership while onsite in Santa Clara.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and coordinating cross-functional teams; ensuring schedules, deliverables, and priorities align;

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in project coordination or management in manufacturing, hardware, or mechanical environments.
• Ability to communicate across technical teams and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50–60% initially.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, budgeting, and execution of complex new product development projects.
• Act as a communication bridge between internal teams and Program Managers to align on schedules and priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to keep programs on track.
• Monitor project scope, timelines, and financials, escalating risks and delays as needed.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and support readiness for production and capacity planning.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Job description

Piper Companies in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Technical Project Manager to support complex hardware development programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves driving execution across production test and signal integrity initiatives, reporting to Program Managers, and growing into full program ownership while onsite in Santa Clara.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and coordinating cross-functional teams; ensuring schedules, deliverables, and priorities align;