Technical Program Manager - 173731

Zachary Piper Solutions; Valley Green (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & Holidays

Career growth

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex hardware and manufacturing programs from development through production. The role requires onsite collaboration in Valley Green, PA with substantial travel during ramp-up, and interaction with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of program management experience in manufacturing or hardware, strong stakeholder skills, and the ability to navigate fast-changing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (ME/Manufacturing/Industrial) required.
• Minimum 4+ years of Program Management experience in manufacturing, hardware or product development.
• Demonstrated success in fast-changing, high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and decision-making with cross-functional influence.
• Willingness to travel 50–60% to Valley Green, PA and Santa Clara, CA with 10–20% international travel.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex hardware and manufacturing programs from development through production.
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and customer teams to drive execution.
• Lead program reviews, risk assessments and strategic discussions for informed decisions.
• Balance customer expectations with internal capabilities by resolving conflicts and aligning priorities.
• Coordinate activities across domestic and international manufacturing sites to support product delivery.

Skills

Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Conflict Resolution

Cross-functional Leadership

Manufacturing Background

Hardware Development

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support a growing client in the advanced manufacturing industry in Valley Green, PA. The Technical Program Manager role requires onsite collaboration and significant travel during the initial ramp-up period. The Technical Program Manager role is ideal for an experienced program leader with a strong background in manufacturing, hardware development, and mechanical engineering environments.

Responsibilities of the Technical Program Manager include:

• Direct complex hardware and manufacturing programs from development through production while adapting to shifting priorities and business needs.
• Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and customer teams to drive project execution and maintain momentum.
• Lead program reviews, risk assessments, and strategic discussions to ensure informed decision-making and accountability.
• Balance customer expectations with internal capabilities by resolving conflicts and aligning stakeholders on priorities.
• Coordinate activities across domestic and international manufacturing sites to support successful product delivery.

Requirements of the Technical Program Manager include:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of Program Management experience supporting manufacturing, hardware, mechanical, or product development initiatives.
• Demonstrated success operating in fast-changing, high-pressure environments with competing priorities and constant change.
• Strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel 50-60% to Valley Green, PA and Santa Clara, CA during the initial phase of employment, with 10-20% international travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico and China.

Compensation for the Technical Program Manager include:

• 120,000 - 150,000 annually
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing manufacturing organization.
• This job opens for applications on 9/4/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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