Senior Technical Program Manager, IRAD Programs PacSci EMC Hollister, CA, United States + 1 more Posted 11 hours ago

Ralliant; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for IRAD programs in Hollister, CA. You will lead multiple hardware-focused development efforts, govern scope, schedules, budgets, and milestones, and coordinate cross-functional teams to maturity TRLs.

The role requires evident experience in aerospace/defense, strong executive communication, and the ability to drive disciplined program governance and risk management. On-site work with occasional travel may apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management for technical development in aerospace/defense.
• Experience leading hardware development programs in a matrix environment.
• Ability to plan schedules, control costs, and manage risks/opportunities.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Power BI or similar tools.
• BA/BS in engineering or technical field; US citizenship required.
• PMP, PMI-ACP or Lean/Six Sigma credentials preferred.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition environments and MRLs.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead multiple IRAD programs from initiation to maturity.
• Establish and maintain integrated schedules, cost controls, risk registers.
• Coordinate matrixed teams across engineering, testing, manufacturing, and quality.
• Manage technology maturation and TRL progression; advise go/no-go decisions.
• Prepare program-health dashboards and executive updates for leadership.
• Align IRAD investments with product development priorities and markets.
• Ensure safety, quality, and export-control compliance; drive improvements.

Skills

Program management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

## Senior Technical Program Manager, IRAD ProgramsHollister, CA, United StatesFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 10689**Senior Technical Program Manager, IRAD Programs****Function:**Program Management / New Product Development**Reports to:**Director of Program Management)**Position Overview** Lead the execution and governance of internally funded research and development (IRAD) programs that mature hardware-based aerospace and defense technologies and prepare products for future market opportunities. This senior individual-contributor position manages approximately two to three concurrent development programs, from newly authorized efforts to programs already in progress, with an anticipated combined portfolio value of approximately $3 million to $10 million. The role requires technical fluency, disciplined program controls, sound judgment about development scope and completion criteria, and effective communication with senior executives. The program manager coordinates engineering and other subject-matter experts but does not directly design, develop, or test products.**Key Responsibilities** • Independently lead multiple internally funded technical development programs, owning scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, deliverables, risks, opportunities, and performance against approved objectives. • Establish and maintain integrated program schedules, cost controls, risk and opportunity registers, action plans, and phase-gate / tollgate deliverables; apply earned value or comparable performance-management practices as appropriate. • Coordinate matrixed teams across engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, and other disciplines; negotiate access to shared personnel, facilities, and test resources without direct supervisory authority. • Manage technology maturation and technology readiness level (TRL) progression; collaborate with technical experts on development priorities, decision points, and practical go/no-go recommendations. • Prepare clear, accurate program-health dashboards and executive updates covering schedule, financial performance, technical progress, resource needs, and risks; present information to senior business leadership. • Support alignment of IRAD investments with product-development priorities and market opportunities, coordinating with finance, business development, and technical leadership on business cases and transition opportunities. • Use established organizational procedures, phase-gate controls, and applicable safety, quality, and export-control requirements; support process improvements and lessons learned. • Adapt plans and priorities as technical discoveries, resource availability, and business needs evolve.**Required Qualifications** • Approximately 7 or more years of relevant program or project management experience, with substantial responsibility for technical development programs; equivalent depth of experience and relevant credentials will be considered. • Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry and sufficient engineering or technical knowledge to understand hardware product-development fundamentals and work credibly with technical specialists. • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent technical programs and coordinate shared resources in a matrix environment. • Experience with integrated schedules, cost control, risk/opportunity management, and structured program governance. • Experience managing technology maturation and TRL-related development objectives. • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Power BI or closely comparable program-management and reporting tools. • Strong executive-level communication, stakeholder management, prioritization, and independent decision-making skills. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience and professional certifications accepted in lieu of a degree. • Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.**Preferred Qualifications** • PMP, PMI-ACP, Lean/Six Sigma, or related program-management credentials. • Direct IRAD, new product development, or other internally funded technology-development program experience. • Familiarity with stage-gate new product development, manufacturing readiness levels (MRL), and DoD acquisition environments. • Experience with energetics, ordnance, propulsion, energetic-electronic products, or related regulated hardware development. • Knowledge of explosives safety, hazard classification, applicable DoD technical standards, and export-controlled development environments; specialized procedures can be learned after hire. • Experience coordinating the maturation or transition of internally developed technology into future customer-funded opportunities.**Measures of Success** • Independently assumes primary program ownership after onboarding and successfully manages scope, budget, schedules, and risk. • Delivers program milestones and phase-gate decisions with disciplined financial and technical oversight. • Advances technology readiness while maintaining realistic scope and effective use of shared resources. • Provides concise, reliable executive-level program reporting and timely escalation of issues. • Maintains safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while adapting to changing priorities.**Work Environment** Fully on-site, Monday through Friday. Daily hours align with the assigned engineering teams. Occasional travel (approximately 5%) may include Chandler, AZ; Hollister, CA; and potentially Solon, OH. The role operates in a collaborative, fast-changing, hardware-development environment. Relocation assistance may be considered for a qualified candidate, subject to approval.