Technical Program Manager - 173731

ZP Group; Valley Green (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support a growing client in the Valley Green, PA area. This onsite role requires significant travel during ramp-up and leadership of hardware development and manufacturing programs.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/ manufacturing engineering background, 4+ years of program management experience in manufacturing environments, and strong stakeholder management abilities to lead cross-functional teams across multiple sites, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder management

Conflict resolution

Decision-making

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

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.

Keywords: technical program manager, TPM, manufacturing, hardware, mechanical engineering, product development, NPI, operations, program manager, engineering program manager, supply chain, manufacturing operations, Valley Green, PA

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