Technical Project Manager - Phoenix, AZ

Rohde & Schwarz; Arizona; On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hour models

Training & continuing education

Privately owned company

Promoting innovation

Long-term & attractive work env

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. seeks a Technical Project Manager to lead R&D projects in our engineering organization. You will plan, coordinate, and drive development from idea through market launch, coordinating internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Engineering, 5+ years in project management, and RF/airborne domain experience. US citizenship for DoD clearance is required; Phoenix area preferred with flexibility for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

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• Education: B.S. in Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Project or Program Management. PMP certification is a plus.
• Domain Expertise: Experience in the specification and design of airborne products. Knowledge of RF engineering is a significant plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) for high-level reporting and program planning.
• Partner Management: Proven track record of managing external technical partners, including tracking deliverables, ensuring process adherence, and quality control.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized and analytical with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage R&D projects from inception to completion, overseeing planning, execution and delivery.
• Lead and manage external subcontractors and vendors, ensuring technical deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Drive new product definition and development, from initial idea and research through design, testing, and market launch, ensuring seamless transitions between phases.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets, while monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary.
• Communicate project milestones, challenges, and strategic direction to stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment and executive support.
• Conduct rigorous risk analysis to identify potential project bottlenecks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all R&D activities comply with internal processes, quality gates, and industry standards, while ensuring the proper documentation and protection of intellectual property.
• Establish and track KPIs to evaluate project success and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

PMP certification

RF engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Recently named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid-Sized Workplaces in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. is seeking a Technical Project Manager to provide strategic direction, coordination, and proactively drive engineering projects within our R&D organization. Top applicants will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, possess strong project management experience in entrepreneurial environments, a demonstrated ability to communicate and inspire across teams and functions, technical and entrepreneurial gravitas, and experience managing projects through the entire product lifecycle. The preferred location for this is the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, but consideration may be given for exceptional candidates located elsewhere. US citizenship is required for this position.
Your tasks

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage R&D projects from inception to completion, overseeing planning, execution and delivery.
• Partner Management: Lead and manage external subcontractors and vendors, ensuring technical deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Lifecycle Management: Drive new product definition and development, from initial idea and research through design, testing, and market launch, ensuring seamless transitions between phases.
• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets, while monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project milestones, challenges, and strategic direction to stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment and executive support.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct rigorous risk analysis to identify potential project bottlenecks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Compliance & IP: Ensure all R&D activities comply with internal processes, quality gates, and industry standards, while ensuring the proper documentation and protection of intellectual property.
• Performance Tracking: Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and drive continuous improvement.

Your Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Project or Program Management. PMP certification is a plus.
• Domain Expertise: Experience in the specification and design of airborne products. Knowledge of RF engineering is a significant plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) for high-level reporting and program planning.
• Partner Management: Proven track record of managing external technical partners, including tracking deliverables, ensuring process adherence, and quality control.
• Soft Skills: Highly organized and analytical with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Location: Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Arizona (flexibility may be considered for exceptional candidates)
• To be considered, candidates must be a US Person capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD Clearance.

The total compensation for this position is $115K-$160K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.
Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.
Our offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Training & continuing education
• Privately owned company
• Promoting innovation
• Long-term & attractive work environment