Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Sick leave as required by law

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an onsite Program Manager in Valley Green, PA to drive complex new product development initiatives for telecom and datacom markets. You will lead end-to-end program execution, manage customer expectations, and provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams across global locations.

The role requires 4+ years in program management within manufacturing or hardware, strong stakeholder management, and willingness to travel 50-60% to Santa Clara, CA/RTP, NC

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program management in manufacturing, hardware-focused environments.
• Ability to manage high-pressure, fast-paced projects with ambiguity.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and product documentation.
• Proficient with project tools and MS Office; experience with root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for complex new product development.
• Be the primary interface with customers, managing expectations and requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to global cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Oversee project planning, scope, risk mitigation, and capacity planning.
• Drive time-to-market decisions while managing costs and capital requests.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Engineering drawing interpretation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Piper Companies is looking to hire an onsite Program Manager based in Valley Green, PA. The Program Manager role supports a global leader in high-speed interconnect and electronics manufacturing, driving complex new product development initiatives for telecom and datacom markets.

Responsibilities of the Program Manager

• Lead end-to-end program execution for complex new product development, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, timelines, and budgets
• Serve as the primary communication interface with customers, managing expectations, project updates, and technical requirements
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional, global teams while coordinating internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Oversee project planning, scope definition, risk mitigation, and capacity planning to meet production and market demands
• Drive decision-making to accelerate time-to-market while maintaining financial objectives, including cost management and capital requests

Qualifications of the Program Manager

• 4+ years of program management experience within manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environments
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure, fast-paced projects with constant change and ambiguity
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including conflict resolution between customers and internal teams
• Technical aptitude, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with experience in root cause analysis
• Willingness to travel 50-60% to Santa Clara, CA/RTP, NC in the beginning, then taper off

Compensation for the Program Manager includes

Salary range: $120,000-$150,000

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave if Required by Law, 401K, and Paid Holidays