Technical Program Manager - 173720 - 174666 - 175345

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Holiday

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs from concept through production, owning end-to-end delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role is full-time and on-site near Harrisburg, PA, with travel initially. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, manage scope, schedules, and risks, and serve as the primary liaison to customers. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program management experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware environments.
• Experience leading NPI programs and navigating high-change, high-pressure settings.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive full lifecycle program execution from concept through production.
• Serve as primary liaison for customers on timelines, specs, and status.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain for alignment and velocity.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risks to meet targets.
• Lead decision-making under ambiguity to maintain program momentum.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Technical acumen

Travel willingness

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 leading NPI programs
• 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 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 10/02/2026. 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

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