Technical Program Manager

Job Id: 173735Job Location: Raleigh, North CarolinaSecurity Clearance: No ClearanceBusiness Unit: Piper CompaniesPosition Owner: Mariah McCowanPiper 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 productionServe as the primary liaison for customers, ensuring clear communication on timelines, specifications, and program statusCoordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to maintain alignment and execution velocityManage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring alignment to financial and operational targetsLead decision-making under ambiguity, balancing customer needs with internal constraints to maintain program momentumQualifications of the Technical Program Manager:4+ years of program management experience in a manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environment leading NPI programsDemonstrated success working in high-change, high-pressure environments with evolving requirements and tight timelinesProven ability to influence stakeholders, resolve conflict, and drive alignment across customer and internal teamsWillingness to travel 50–60% initiallyStrong technical acumen including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, apply DFM principles, and utilize standard PM and business software toolsCompensation for the Technical Program Manager includes:Salary range: $120,000-$150,000 annuallyComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and holidayThis job opens for applications on 09/04/2026. 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#LI-MM7#LI-ONSITE