Piper 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 near Santa Clara, CA. Responsibilities of the Technical Program Manager: • Drive full lifecycle program execution for complex hardware product development initiatives, from concept through production • Serve as the primary liaison for customers, ensuring clear communication on timelines, specifications, and program status • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to maintain alignment and execution velocity • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring alignment to financial and operational targets • Lead decision-making under ambiguity, balancing customer needs with internal constraints to maintain program momentum Qualifications of the Technical Program Manager: • 4+ years of program management experience in a manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environment leading NPI programs • Demonstrated success working in high-change, high-pressure environments with evolving requirements and tight timelines • Proven ability to influence stakeholders, resolve conflict, and drive alignment across customer and internal teams • Willingness to travel 50–60% initially • Strong technical acumen including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, apply DFM principles, and utilize standard PM and business software tools Compensation for the Technical Program Manager includes: • Salary range: $120,000-$150,000 annually • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k and holiday This job opens for applications on 10/02/2026. 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