Onsite Hardware Program Manager: NPI & Customer-Facing Lead

Zachary Piper Solutions; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs in a fast-paced environment. The role is on-site near Harrisburg, PA, with responsibility for end-to-end delivery across engineering and manufacturing teams and ongoing customer engagement.

Requires 4+ years in program management within hardware/manufacturing, strong cross-functional leadership, and travel flexibility. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program management in manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware environments.
• Proven ability to adapt to high-change, high-pressure settings with evolving requirements and tight timelines.
• Demonstrated capability to influence stakeholders and align customer and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program execution from concept through production for complex hardware products.
• Serve as primary customer liaison on timelines, specs, and status.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to maintain alignment and velocity.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risks to meet financial and operational targets.
• Lead decision-making under ambiguity to maintain program momentum.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder influence

Adaptability under pressure

Willingness to travel

Technical acumen

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs in a fast-paced environment. The role is on-site near Harrisburg, PA, with responsibility for end-to-end delivery across engineering and manufacturing teams and ongoing customer engagement.

Requires 4+ years in program management within hardware/manufacturing, strong cross-functional leadership, and travel flexibility. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 with comprehensive benefits.