Piper Companies

Technical Project Manager - 173740

Piper Companies$70K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in project coordination or management in manufacturing or hardware
  • Able to thrive in fast-paced, unstructured environments
  • Strong communication skills across technical teams
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications
  • PMP certification is a plus
  • Willing to travel 50-60% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Support planning, budgeting, and complex product development execution
  • Serve as a communication bridge between internal teams and Program Managers
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to maintain project timelines
  • Monitor project scope, timelines, and finances while escalating issues
  • Apply DFM principles to facilitate production readiness and capacity planning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid holidays
  • Dynamic work environment with high visibility projects
  • Opportunity for career advancement within project management
Full Job Description
Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support complex, high-visibility hardware development programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Technical Project Manager will play a key supporting role to Program Managers, helping drive execution across Cable Backplane Systems production test and signal integrity initiatives while developing into a full program ownership capacity. This is a full-time position, and the Technical Project Manager will sit onsite in Santa Clara CA.

Responsibilities of the Technical Project Manager:
  • Support planning, budgeting, and execution of complex new product development projects in a high-change environment
  • Act as a communication bridge between internal teams and Program Managers to ensure alignment on schedules, deliverables, and priorities
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to keep programs on track
  • Monitor project scope, timelines, and financials while escalating risks, resource gaps, and delays
  • Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and support readiness for production, capacity planning, and system setup

Qualifications of the Technical Project Manager:
  • 4+ years of experience in project coordination or management within a manufacturing, hardware, or mechanical environment
  • Proven ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, unstructured, and high-pressure settings with shifting priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate across technical teams and interpret engineering drawings and specification
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Willingness to travel 50-60% initially

Compensation for the Technical Project Manager includes:
  • Salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k and holidays

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: Project Manager, Hardware, Manufacturing, New Product Development, DFM, Cable Backplane, Signal Integrity, Cross-functional, High Pressure, Travel

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About Piper Companies

Piper Companies is a staffing and recruiting firm based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It provides staffing solutions for a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The company was founded in 2011 and has since grown to become a leading provider of staffing services in the Philadelphia area. Piper Companies is committed to providing high-quality service to its clients and candidates, and has a strong focus on building long-term relationships. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for local charities and community organizations.
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