Technical Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

Holiday pay

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to manage complex manufacturing programs in a fast-paced environment. This role involves end-to-end delivery across engineering and manufacturing teams, handling shifting priorities and high-touch customer engagements.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of program management experience, particularly in manufacturing or hardware settings, and will be responsible for ensuring project execution aligns with financial and operational targets. The position is full-time and requires on-site presence near Harrisburg, PA.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program management experience in manufacturing or hardware environments.
• Successful track record in high-pressure settings with evolving requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply DFM principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive full lifecycle program execution for hardware product development.
• Serve as primary liaison for customers regarding timelines and specifications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution.

Skills

Program management experience

Stakeholder influence

Technical acumen

Conflict resolution

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, custom manufacturing programs within a fast-paced hardware environment. The Technical Program Manager will play a critical role in owning end-to-end delivery across engineering and manufacturing teams, while navigating shifting priorities and high-touch customer engagements in a dynamic, high-pressure setting. The Technical Program Manager will be full-time and sit on site near Harrisburg, PA.

Responsibilities of the Technical Program Manager

• Drive full lifecycle program execution for complex hardware product development initiatives, from concept through production
• Serve as the primary liaison for customers, ensuring clear communication on timelines, specifications, and program status
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to maintain alignment and execution velocity
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring alignment to financial and operational targets
• Lead decision-making under ambiguity, balancing customer needs with internal constraints to maintain program momentum

Qualifications of the Technical Program Manager

• 4+ years of program management experience in a manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environment
• Demonstrated success working in high-change, high-pressure environments with evolving requirements and tight timelines
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, resolve conflict, and drive alignment across customer and internal teams
• Willingness to travel 50–60% initially
• Strong technical acumen including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, apply DFM principles, and utilize standard PM and business software tools

Compensation for the Technical Program Manager includes

• Salary range: $120,000-$150,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and holiday