Technical Project Manager

Protingent; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a direct hire in Pasadena, California. You will own project execution end-to-end for technical programs supporting satellite and defense industry customers, coordinating internal resources and subcontractors to meet milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or related discipline, plus at least 3 years of relevant PM experience and proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience managing complex technical projects, ideally including large satellite programs.
• Experience working with major defense sector clients/contractors.
• Strong cost management and vendor/subcontractor management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Own project execution end-to-end for technical programs supporting satellite and defense industry customers.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and set internal and external milestones using Microsoft Project.
• Scope and manage project budget and cost performance.
• Identify and coordinate internal resources to complete project tasks.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, for both external customers and internal leadership.
• Manage meeting agendas and action items, from status meetings through design reviews.
• Track and report progress to external customers and internal leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Title: Technical Project Manager Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a Technical Project Manager with our client in Pasadena, California.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own project execution end-to-end for technical programs supporting satellite and defense industry customers


• Develop and maintain project schedules and set internal and external milestones using Microsoft Project


• Scope and manage project budget and cost performance


• Identify and coordinate internal resources to complete project tasks


• Manage subcontractor relationships and deliverables


• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, for both external customers and internal leadership


• Manage meeting agendas and action items, from status meetings through design reviews


• Track and report progress to external customers and internal leadership.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related discipline required


• At least 3 years of relevant project management experience


• Experience managing complex technical projects, ideally including large satellite programs


• Experience working with major defense sector clients/contractors


• Strong cost management and vendor/subcontractor management experience


• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire


• Location: Pasadena, California (Onsite).


• Salary Range: $100K to $150K


• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens only

About Protingent:

Protingent is an award-winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We are passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.