Piper Companies is seeking a
Technical Program Manager to lead complex, custom manufacturing programs within a fast-paced hardware environment. The
Technical Program Manager will play a critical role in owning end-to-end delivery across engineering and manufacturing teams, while navigating shifting priorities and high-touch customer engagements in a dynamic, high-pressure setting.
The Technical Program Manager will be full-time and sit on site in RTP, NC. Responsibilities of the Technical Program Manager:- Drive full lifecycle program execution for complex hardware product development initiatives, from concept through production
- Serve as the primary liaison for customers, ensuring clear communication on timelines, specifications, and program status
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to maintain alignment and execution velocity
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring alignment to financial and operational targets
- Lead decision-making under ambiguity, balancing customer needs with internal constraints to maintain program momentum
Qualifications of the Technical Program Manager:- 4+ years of program management experience in a manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environment leading NPI programs
- Demonstrated success working in high-change, high-pressure environments with evolving requirements and tight timelines
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, resolve conflict, and drive alignment across customer and internal teams
- Willingness to travel 50-60% initially
- Strong technical acumen including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, apply DFM principles, and utilize standard PM and business software tools
Compensation for the Technical Program Manager includes:- Salary range: $120,000-$150,000 annually
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and holiday
This job opens for applications on 09/18/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Technical Program Manager, Hardware PM, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, DFM, New Product Development, Customer Facing, Cross-functional, High Pressure Environment
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