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# Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** ZP Group
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Software, Hardware Design, Transport Layer
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/technical-program-manager-raleigh-nc--96c2c4b8-4e89-4f8f-83d9-687fb41f91e3

## About the Role

* 4+ years of program management experience in a manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environment
 * 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, Budgeting, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Engineering Drawing, Financial Operations, Hardware Development, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Product Programs, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Realtime Transport Protocol, Supply Chain, Technical Leadership, Willing to Travel

## Description

* 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


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