Technical Program Manager - 173738

Piper Companies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

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 own 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 Santa Clara, CA.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program management experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware environments leading NPI projects.
• Proven ability to operate in high-change, high-pressure settings with tight timelines.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and aligning customer and internal teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Program management

NPI programs

Stakeholder influence

Travel readiness

Technical acumen

Tools

PM software tools

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 Santa Clara, CA.

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 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 09/18/2026. 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