Program Manager - Manufacturing

Piper Companies; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Program Manager - Manufacturing to oversee complex customer programs and coordinate cross-functional manufacturing initiatives near Harrisburg, PA. You will ensure successful execution of product delivery objectives across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.

Applicants should bring a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 6+ years in program management within manufacturing, preferably

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• 6+ years of program management, project management, or operations leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience in electronics, semiconductor, interconnect, telecom, or high-tech manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, aligning goals, schedules, and deliverables.
• Manage programs from planning through production ramp and delivery.
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, milestones, and metrics.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and production to drive objectives.
• Translate forecasts and specs into actionable manufacturing strategies.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation to maintain schedules.
• Lead program review meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate resource planning to support production demands.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet quality, cost, delivery, and satisfaction targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Program Manager - Manufacturing to join a leading organization in the electronics manufacturing and interconnect solutions industry located on site near Harrisburg, PA. The ideal Program Manager - Manufacturing will be responsible for overseeing complex customer programs, coordinating cross-functional manufacturing initiatives, and ensuring successful execution of product delivery objectives across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities of the Program Manager - Manufacturing:

• Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment on program goals, schedules, and deliverables.
• Manage manufacturing programs throughout the product lifecycle, from initial planning through production ramp and ongoing delivery.
• Develop and maintain program plans, timelines, milestones, and performance metrics to ensure successful execution.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and production teams to drive program objectives.
• Translate customer forecasts, demand requirements, and technical specifications into actionable manufacturing strategies.
• Monitor program performance, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation plans to maintain schedules and customer commitments.
• Lead program review meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Coordinate resource planning activities to support production demands and operational readiness.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to meet quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and process optimization.

Qualifications of the Program Manager - Manufacturing:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of program management, project management, or operations leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting electronics, semiconductor, interconnect, telecommunications, or high-tech manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and supply chain coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex customer-driven programs simultaneously.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain organizations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, project management methodologies, and manufacturing metrics.
• PMP certification or equivalent project/program management training is a plus.

Compensation for the Program Manager - Manufacturing includes:

• Salary range: $105,000 - $145,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 08/24/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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