Program Manager

Piper Companies; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401K

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is looking for an onsite Program Manager located in RTP, NC. The role involves leading program execution for new product development in high-speed interconnect and electronics manufacturing.

The ideal candidate should possess 4+ years of experience and strong stakeholder management skills. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program management experience within manufacturing or hardware environments.
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure, fast-paced projects.
• Willingness to travel 50-60%.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for new product development.
• Serve as the primary communication interface with customers.
• Provide technical leadership to global teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management tools

Technical aptitude

Conflict resolution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Piper Companies is looking to hire an onsite Program Manager based in RTP, NC. 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 Valley Green, PA/Santa Clara, CA in the beginning, then taper off

Compensation for the Program Manager

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

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