Technical Program Manager, Mechanical or Manufacturing

Job  Category:
Information Technology

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina Security Clearance:
No Clearance Business Unit:
Piper Companies Position Owner:
Anne Green Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join a leading electronics manufacturing organization supporting custom hardware and mechanical product development programs for some of the world's largest technology companies. The Technical Program Manager will own customer-facing manufacturing initiatives and drive cross-functional execution across engineering, operations, and global manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-change environment.

Responsibilities of the Technical Program Manager:

• Manage complex hardware and mechanical product development programs from concept through production.

• Serve as the primary interface between customers and internal engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.

• Drive project schedules, budgets, milestones, and risk management activities.

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute programs with changing requirements and aggressive timelines.

• Facilitate decision-making and resolve conflicts between customer expectations and internal business objectives.

• Coordinate with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure on-time project delivery.

• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), capacity planning, and production readiness efforts.

• Provide program updates, escalations, and status reporting to leadership and customers.

Requirements of the Technical Program Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 4+ years of Technical Program Management experience within manufacturing, hardware, mechanical, or product development environments.

• Proven experience operating in high-pressure, fast-paced, and highly ambiguous environments.

• Strong customer-facing experience managing complex manufacturing programs.

• Demonstrated ability to drive decisions, manage stakeholders, and influence without direct authority.

• Experience balancing customer needs with internal engineering and manufacturing priorities.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Strong project planning, risk management, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel 50-60% initially with occasional international travel to manufacturing facilities in Mexico and China.

• Preferred locations include Valley Green, PA;
Santa Clara, CA; or Raleigh-Durham, NC.Compensation for the Technical Program Manager:

• Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 base salary    
• Full Comprehensive Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law./13/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.#LI-AG1#HYBRID