> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2736938-principal-technical-program-manager-technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2736938-principal-technical-program-manager-technology). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Technical Program Manager Technology - **Company:** Echodyne's Technology - **Location:** Kirkland, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,659.0 - $224,437.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Collaborative Software, Hardware Design, Microsoft Project, Radio-Frequency Identification, Windchill, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/328649/principal-technical-program-manager-technology-process-supplier-development-tpd-washington-wa-kirkland ## About the Role * Proven ability to lead complex, multistakeholder development programs involving custom or emerging technologies\n * Experience driving supplier qualification, onboarding, and development efforts for hardware components or assemblies\n * Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, design-for-manufacturing principles, and supplier engagement models\n * Highly proficient in building and managing integrated project plans, tracking risk and performance, and driving execution through influence\n * Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to translate complex requirements across technical and nontechnical stakeholders\n * Strong organizational awareness and ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments\n, * Background in radar, RF systems, aerospace, automotive, or complex electromechanical systems\n * Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Arena or Windchill\n * Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Confluence, Jira)\n * Experience with Agile or hybrid program execution models\n * Certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are a plus\n * Experience driving process or framework improvements across internal and supplier teams\n, * Bachelors degree in engineering, physical sciences, supply chain, or a related technical discipline\n * 8+ years in technical program management, supplier development, or complex hardware integration\n * Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally, for supplier engagement and coordination activities\n ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? Pros and Cons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/327-should-tech-managers-be-developers-first-pros-and-cons) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why developer experience matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/514-why-developer-experience-matters)