Torch Technologies

Program Manager - Technical

Torch Technologies$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of engineering project or program management experience.
  • Experience in developing integrated master schedules and budget management.
  • Strong understanding of cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance management.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination across technical teams for business planning and program execution.
  • Integrate cost, schedule, and resource requirements for program success.
  • Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost/schedule variance analysis.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings and program documentation.
  • Communicate regularly with leadership and customers on program performance.
  • Identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency and program growth.

Benefits

  • ESOP participation and 401(k) match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health saving accounts.
  • Employee assistance program and education assistance.
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits.
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a high-performing Program Manager - Technical to support the Technology Development Business Unit (TDBU), Mechanical Division. This position will provide direct support to the Division Senior Manager in managing the overall strategy, operations, performance, and growth of the division. The Program Manager - Technical will integrate technical, cost, schedule, and resource requirements while supporting program execution, customer engagement, risk management, and business development activities. This role requires strong technical program management experience and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, program managers, technical leads, and customers in a fast-paced defense environment.

As a Program Manager - Technical, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
  • Lead and coordinate inputs across technical teams to support integrated business planning and program execution.
  • Integrate cost, schedule, resources, and technical requirements to support successful program execution.
  • Develop and maintain schedules, forecasts, budgets, and program performance metrics.
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cost/schedule variance analysis.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, white papers, and other program documentation.
  • Support risk management activities, including schedule mitigation and avoidance actions.
  • Provide regular communication to senior leadership and customers on technical, financial, and schedule performance.
  • Support customer engagement, technical strategy, and business development activities.
  • Support proposal development, pricing, and execution of defense-related programs.
  • Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and senior leadership to support resource planning and forecasting.
  • Support the development and execution of IR&D initiatives and new programs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, program performance, and organizational growth.

Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
  • 8+ years of engineering project or program management experience.
  • Experience developing integrated master schedules, estimates, pricing, and executing projects within budget and schedule.
  • Experience managing engineering-intensive projects within a structured quality management environment.
  • Experience supporting proposals, contract execution, and defense-related programs.
  • Strong understanding of cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance management.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and customers.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience developing and executing IR&D programs.
  • Experience creating and sustaining new projects, programs, or product lines.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
  • Experience supporting business development, capture, and proposal activities.
  • Experience working with DoD or defense-related organizations.
  • Graduate degree in engineering, science, business, management, or a related discipline.


Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite, Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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