Head of Technical Programme Management

Technical Program Manager Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
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.

Technical Program Management
Research Operations
Procurement & Vendor Management
Contract Administration
Budget Management
Project Coordination

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.
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.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Research Operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and purchasing workflows.
• Strong budget tracking, financial reconciliation, and purchase order management skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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.