Technical Program Manager

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Holiday

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role is full-time and on-site in RTP, NC, with significant customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The TPM will own end-to-end delivery, manage scope, schedules, and budgets, and navigate shifting priorities in a high-pressure setting. Travel of 50–60% is expected initially.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program management in manufacturing, hardware, or mechanical environments.
• Proven ability to thrive in high-change, high-pressure settings with tight timelines.
• Strong stakeholder influence, conflict resolution, and cross-team alignment skills.
• Willingness to travel 50–60% initially.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, apply DFM, and use standard PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive full lifecycle program execution from concept through production.
• Serve as primary liaison for customers, communicating timelines and status.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risks to meet targets.
• Lead decision-making under ambiguity to sustain program momentum.

Skills

Program management

Hardware product development

Stakeholder management

Technical acumen

DFM principles

Travel willingness

PM software tools

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

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 in RTP, NC.

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 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and holiday

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.

Keywords: Technical Program Manager, Hardware PM, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, DFM, New Product Development, Customer Facing, Cross-functional, High Pressure Environment