Technical Project Manager - 173747 - 174667 - 175340

ZP Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Technical Project Manager to support high-visibility hardware development in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The PM will assist Program Managers, drive execution in Cable Backplane Systems production test and signal integrity initiatives, and grow into full program ownership.

This is a full-time, onsite role in RTP, NC. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, cross-functional coordination, and risk management, with a focus on Design for Manufacturability and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination or management within a manufacturing, hardware, or mechanical environment.
• Ability to communicate across technical teams and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 in RTP, NC.

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 10/02/2026. 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

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