Technical Program Manager

Job Title: Technical Program Manager

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Duration: 8 Months

W2 Contract

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to support a fast-paced research and engineering organization. This role will serve as the operational backbone for complex technical programs, partnering with researchers, engineers, operations teams, legal stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure projects move efficiently from planning through execution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, excels at managing multiple priorities, and has experience supporting technical teams through procurement, contract management, budgeting, and cross-functional program coordination.

Top Skills

Technical Program Management

Research Operations

Procurement & Vendor Management

Contract Administration

Budget Management

Cross-Functional Program Leadership

Project Coordination

Responsibilities

• Drive and track complex cross-functional projects and operational initiatives.
• Maintain project plans, action items, risks, dependencies, and status reporting.
• Coordinate procurement activities including supplier research, vendor engagement, quote collection, purchasing requests, and order tracking.
• Partner with technical teams to manage equipment acquisitions and support operational needs.
• Facilitate the preparation and tracking of contracts, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, and related documentation.
• Monitor budgets, reconcile expenses, and ensure purchase orders align with approved budgets.
• Collaborate with engineering, research, operations, finance, legal, and vendor stakeholders to remove obstacles and drive execution.
• Support travel coordination, vendor visits, team events, and other operational activities.
• Develop clear documentation, reporting mechanisms, and communication processes to keep stakeholders informed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Research Operations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting highly technical teams and communicating across multiple disciplines.
• Proven experience managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and purchasing workflows.
• Experience with contracts, vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, and statements of work.
• Strong budget tracking, financial reconciliation, and purchase order management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hardware engineering, advanced technology, or research organizations.
• Background in research operations, laboratory operations, or technical operations environments.
• Experience coordinating travel, vendor site visits, and team events.
• Familiarity with procurement and contract management systems.