Conflict Resolution, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Project/Program Management, Realtime Transport Protocol, Technical Leadership, Willing to Travel
Piper Companies is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support custom manufacturing programs within a hardware-focused environment. The Technical Program Manager will lead high-touch, end-to-end program execution while working closely with demanding enterprise customers and internal engineering and manufacturing teams. The Technical Program Manager is a direct placement with the company and requires you to work hybrid in Raleigh, NC or Santa Clara, CA or Green Valley, PA.
Responsibilities of the Technical Program Manager:
- Own full lifecycle of custom manufacturing programs from kickoff through delivery
- Act as primary customer interface, managing expectations and relationships
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations
- Drive execution in fast-paced, high-change environments with shifting priorities
- Resolve conflicts and align internal capabilities with customer needs
Requirements of the Technical Program Manager:
- 4+ years of program management experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware environments
- Proven ability to work in high-pressure, ambiguous environments
- Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution experience
- Background in custom or complex manufacturing programs preferred
- Willingness to travel 50-60% initially (PA/CA), tapering over time, plus 10-20% international (Mexico/China)
- Ability to be based in Valley Green, PA; Santa Clara, CA; or RTP, NC
Compensation for the Technical Program Manager:
- S120,000 - $150,000 base salary
- Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
Keywords: program manager, manufacturing, hardware, mechanical, custom manufacturing, stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, customer-facing, engineering coordination, operations, supply chain, risk management, high-pressure environment, global manufacturing, Mexico, China, RTP, Silicon Valley
This job opens for applications on 06/26/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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