Technical Project Manager

Alexander Technology Group; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Technology Group has partnered with an established advanced materials manufacturer serving defense and space customers to hire a Technical Project Manager. You will lead cross-functional programs from development to production, owning technical, schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include turning contract requirements into a program scope, applying APQP and readiness levels, reporting status monthly, and coordinating with engineering, quality, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or development engineering.
• 3+ years leading projects or integrated product teams.
• Proven success managing technical programs on cost and schedule.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead program teams across lifecycle, from development through production.
• Turn contract requirements into program scope, work breakdown structure, and team plans.
• Apply structured development processes (APQP, readiness levels) and manage risk.
• Report technical and financial status (monthly, EAC) to leadership and customers.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, and suppliers.
• Support proposals with technical, cost, and schedule input.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Risk management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

APQP

Job description

Our client, an established advanced materials manufacturer serving defense and space customers, is hiring an Technical Project Manager.

You’ll lead cross-functional programs that take new high-temperature material technologies from development to production, owning technical, schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.

This is full-time/perm

No 3rd party applicants will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead program teams across the full lifecycle, from development through production
• Turn contract requirements into program scope, work breakdown structure, and team plans
• Apply structured development processes (APQP, readiness levels) and manage risk
• Report technical and financial status (monthly, EAC) to leadership and customers
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, operations, and suppliers
• Support proposals with technical, cost, and schedule input

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in a technical field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in manufacturing or development engineering
• 3+ years leading projects or integrated product teams
• Proven success managing technical programs on cost and schedule
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

• PMP or similar certification
• Defense, energy, or space program experience
• Advanced composites or materials manufacturing background
• Active Secret clearance (a plus)