Technical Program Manager

Western Magnetics

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical program management, particularly within hardware, motors, robotics, or aerospace.
  • Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for managing multiple priorities.
  • Experience working directly with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Familiarity with Agile or similar program management methodologies.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end technical programs with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  • Drive schedules, identify risks, and implement plans to keep projects on track.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to align priorities and resolve issues.
  • Facilitate regular program status reviews and ensure program transparency.
  • Support initiatives for continuous improvement in program management processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the drone and robotics fields.
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration with multiple departments.
  • Possibility to drive impactful projects that influence product delivery.
  • Access to a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Exposure to continuous improvement and best practices in program management.
Full Job Description
About the role

As a Technical Program Manager at Westmag, you will be pivotal in driving cross-functional programs that span design, engineering, manufacturing, and customer delivery for drone motors and robot actuators. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time and on-spec delivery of advanced motor and actuator products.
What you'll own
  • Manage end-to-end technical programs, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and business goals.
  • Drive program schedules, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and customers to align on priorities and resolve issues.
  • Facilitate regular program status reviews and ensure transparency in program progress.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize program management processes and efficiency.

Requirements
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in hardware, motors, robotics, or aerospace industries.
  • Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Familiarity with Agile or other program management methodologies.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications
  • Experience in drone or robotics sectors.
  • Background in product development lifecycle from design through manufacturing.
  • Project management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, or similar).

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