Technical Program Manager

The Technical Program Manager is responsible for leading complex product development initiatives from concept through launch. This role serves as the primary coordinator between customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and project leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities while driving accountability across teams. Responsibilities

• Lead programs from planning through implementation and launch while ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project communication, status updates, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and other functional groups.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource plans.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful execution.
• Facilitate discussions and decision-making among stakeholders to maintain alignment and accountability.
• Track project performance and communicate progress through regular status updates and reviews.
• Manage scope changes, shifting priorities, and evolving business requirements.
• Support product development, testing, implementation, and launch activities.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts related to project execution, communication, and program management processes.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while effectively balancing priorities and resources.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies to monitor performance and program health.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Management, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, or Engineering Manager in a technical environment.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong project management skills including schedule management, risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and drive results across teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with technical product development or engineering-focused organizations.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, or external stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting product development, implementation, testing, or launch activities.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management and change control processes.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Monday.com, or similar tools.
• PMP certification or formal project management training preferred.
• Experience within manufacturing, technology, industrial, aerospace, transportation, or other technical industries.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in evolving environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization and operational excellence.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Paid holidaysPaid time off (PTO)401(k) company matchCompany-subsidized healthcare plans Job Type & Location

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.