Technical Program Manager
Mettle Ops
Madison Heights, United States of America
10 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Madison Heights, United States of America
Tech stack
Systems Engineering
Configuration Management
Rapid Prototyping Process
Job description
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering to lead complex, cross-functional programs from concept through delivery. This role bridges engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure technical execution aligns with schedule, cost, and performance objectives. The ideal candidate brings both hands-on engineering experience and proven program management capability in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Work Context
- Work Environment: Office and production floor; regular interaction with engineering teams, manufacturing, and leadership
- Physical Demands: Primarily desk-based with periodic floor support, design reviews, and prototype evaluations
- Communication: High level of coordination across internal teams, suppliers, and customers
- Work Hours: Full-time with flexibility to support program milestones, testing, and customer needs, Program & Technical Leadership
- Lead end-to-end program execution for mechanical and cross-disciplinary engineering projects
- Translate customer requirements into actionable technical plans and deliverables
- Drive program schedules, milestones, and resource planning to meet delivery commitments
- Identify risks early and lead mitigation strategies across engineering and operations
Engineering Coordination
- Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams to ensure design integrity and feasibility
- Support design reviews, technical decision-making, and trade studies
- Ensure alignment between design, manufacturing, and quality requirements
- Facilitate change management and configuration control processes
Cross-Functional Execution
- Act as the central point of contact between engineering, production, supply chain, and leadership
- Coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation activities
- Monitor program cost, schedule, and performance metrics
- Ensure timely resolution of issues impacting delivery or quality
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary interface for customers on program status, risks, and deliverables
- Prepare and present program updates, technical briefings, and executive summaries
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and customer expectations
Continuous Improvement
- Drive process improvements across program execution, documentation, and communication
- Support development of scalable program management best practices
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and proactive problem-solving
Requirements
Do you have experience in Customer communication?