Technical Program Manager
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with contract and company goals.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations .
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and budgets , tracking performance against key milestones.
- Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget , while meeting all customer and quality requirements.
- Drive process improvements and promote best practices in program execution and communication.
- Review and evaluate technical and business aspects of RFPs and change requests , including feasibility, requirements flow-down, and impact analysis.
- Lead preparation of customer proposals and internal authorization packages , coordinating statements of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Coordinate design and manufacturing reviews to ensure design-to-cost, manufacturability, and profitability objectives are met.
- Provide periodic Program Status Reports (Green/Yellow/Red) highlighting milestones, risks, and corrective actions to business unit and divisional leadership.
Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (required); advanced degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in a technical or engineering program management role.
- RF design and test experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success managing complex technical programs within aerospace or defense environments.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills .
- Active or eligible for U.S. security clearance (required).
- Work Environment:
- This role follows a 4-day, 10-hour workweek in our Philadelphia manufacturing facility.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
- Third-Party Recruiters
Benefits
Additional Information
At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend . We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first! Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead and coordinate complex programs supporting Prime defense contracts in the Philadelphia area. The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering foundation-preferably in RF technologies -and proven success managing cross-functional teams through the full program lifecycle. This role requires a balance of technical insight, leadership, and disciplined program execution to meet customer, schedule, and profitability objectives.
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