Technical Program Manager

Toyon Research Corporation

$165K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of program management experience in complex, cross-functional programs.
  • Experience with organizational planning and resource allocation.
  • Proven collaboration skills with engineering and leadership teams.
  • Comfortable translating strategic goals into actionable initiatives.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • Marketing/media relations, KPI tracking, and contract negotiation experience are valuable.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to develop internal project plans and budgets.
  • Build rapport with stakeholders for positive relationships.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks for successful delivery.
  • Create presentations using PowerPoint and other tools.
  • Utilize advanced Excel for engineering and planning needs.
  • Maintain composure in high-stress situations, providing team stability.
  • Enhance organizational effectiveness and communication in program execution.

Benefits

  • Competitive industry pay
  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium
  • HSA with employer contributions
  • Dental and vision coverage options
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Company-funded 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
Full Job Description
U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required.

This position is in-person.

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously, planning, executing, and delivering program objectives on time and within budget. The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for initiating and maintaining extensive contact with key engineers and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Individuals must demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with management and administrative teams to create internal plans and budgets for projects on an ad hoc basis
  • Build strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders to foster positive working relationships
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery
  • Create high-quality presentations using PowerPoint and other tools
  • Utilize advanced Excel skills for engineering and planning purposes
  • Maintain composure in high-stress situations, providing stability and guidance to the team
  • Create opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, team collaboration, communication flows, and program execution within the Advanced Systems technical area


Requirements

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
  • A minimum of 10+ years of program management experience in a similar role, including leading complex, cross-functional programs
  • Experience in organizational planning, including road-mapping, headcount/resource planning, and coordinating program progress within an engineering organization
  • Proven ability to partner with engineering and leadership teams to drive alignment across multiple initiatives and partners
  • Comfortable working with senior technical leaders and translating strategic goals into actionable programs
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Highly adaptable and able to thrive in ambiguous situations

Marketing and/or media relations skills, KPI development and tracking, legal/contracts experience, and negotiation skills are all considered valuable assets for this role.

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!
  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
  • HSA with Employer Contributions
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick leave
  • Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Technical Program Manager position is $165,000 to $220,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate's education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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