Technical Program Manager - Defense Systems (Onsite, ESOP)

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Program Manager – Technical to lead the Technology Development Business Unit's Mechanical Division and guide the overall strategy, operations, performance, and growth of the division.

The role requires coordinating inputs across technical teams for integrated planning and program execution, developing schedules and budgets, and supporting EVM, EACs, and cost/schedule variance analysis for defense programs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of engineering project or program management experience.
• Experience developing integrated master schedules, estimates, pricing, and executing projects within budget and schedule.
• Experience managing engineering-intensive projects within a structured quality management environment.
• Experience supporting proposals, contract execution, and defense-related programs.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inputs across technical teams to support integrated business planning and program execution.
• Integrate cost, schedule, resources, and technical requirements to support successful program execution.
• Develop and maintain schedules, forecasts, budgets, and program performance metrics.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cost/schedule variance analysis.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, white papers, and other program documentation.
• Support risk management activities, including schedule mitigation and avoidance actions.
• Provide regular communication to senior leadership and customers on technical, financial, and schedule performance.
• Support customer engagement, technical strategy, and business development activities.
• Support proposal development, pricing, and execution of defense-related programs.
• Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and senior leadership to support resource planning and forecasting.
• Support the development and execution of IR&D initiatives and new programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, program performance, and organizational growth.

Skills

Program management

Engineering management

Cost management

Schedule management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/business

Job description

Torch Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Program Manager – Technical to lead the Technology Development Business Unit's Mechanical Division and guide the overall strategy, operations, performance, and growth of the division.

The role requires coordinating inputs across technical teams for integrated planning and program execution, developing schedules and budgets, and supporting EVM, EACs, and cost/schedule variance analysis for defense programs.