Technical Project Manager - 173742 - 174668

Piper Companies; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support complex, high-visibility hardware development programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role sits onsite near Harrisburg PA, supporting Program Managers across Cable Backplane Systems production test and signal integrity initiatives while developing into full program ownership.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, execution, cross-functional coordination, and monitoring of scope, timelines, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in project coordination/management within manufacturing hardware.
• Ability to communicate across technical teams and interpret drawings/specs.
• Willingness to travel 50-60% initially.
• Experience in fast-paced, unstructured environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, budgeting, and execution of complex new product development projects.
• Act as a bridge between internal teams and Program Managers to align on schedules and priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Monitor scope, timelines, and financials; escalate risks and delays as needed.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability principles and readiness for production.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling

DFM experience

Travel readiness

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support complex, high-visibility hardware development programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Technical Project Manager will play a key supporting role to Program Managers, helping drive execution across Cable Backplane Systems production test and signal integrity initiatives while developing into a full program ownership capacity. This is a full-time position, and the Technical Project Manager will sit onsite near Harrisburg PA.

Responsibilities of the Technical Project Manager:

• Support planning, budgeting, and execution of complex new product development projects in a high-change environment
• Act as a communication bridge between internal teams and Program Managers to ensure alignment on schedules, deliverables, and priorities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to keep programs on track
• Monitor project scope, timelines, and financials while escalating risks, resource gaps, and delays
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and support readiness for production, capacity planning, and system setup

Qualifications of the Technical Project Manager:

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination or management within a manufacturing, hardware, or mechanical environment
• Proven ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, unstructured, and high-pressure settings with shifting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across technical teams and interpret engineering drawings and specification
• PMP certification preferred
• Willingness to travel 50-60% initially

Compensation for the Technical Project Manager includes:

• Salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k and holidays

This job opens for applications on 09/28/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Project Manager, Hardware, Manufacturing, New Product Development, DFM, Cable Backplane, Signal Integrity, Cross-functional, High Pressure, Travel