{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"05060d78b78c1c9cd5a5b22f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05060d78b78c1c9cd5a5b22f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05060d78b78c1c9cd5a5b22f","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Job Description\n\nIRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONJob Title:Technical Program Manager\r\nDepartment:Program ManagementReports To:Director of Program Management\r\nLocation:Irvine, CA\r\nEmployment Type:Full-Time\r\nFLSA Status:ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY\r\nThe Technical Program Manager (TPM) leads internally funded Product Development and Independent Research and Development (IRAD) programs from proof-of-concept through prototype, validation, qualification, launch, and transition into complete, mature products or customer-funded development. The role serves as the primary execution and coordination point across Engineering, Product Line Management, Business Development, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders.\r\nThe TPM translates strategic, business, product, and technical objectives into executable plans and provides the structure, urgency, communication, and accountability needed to deliver programs on time, within scope and budget, and in alignment with technical and business objectives. The role balances technical performance, cost, schedule, quality, risk, resource constraints, and organizational readiness.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\r\nOwn overall execution of assigned Product Development and IRAD programs, including scope, schedule, budget, milestones, deliverables, resource requirements, and success criteria.\r\nDevelop and maintain integrated program plans and schedules spanning requirements, design, procurement, prototype builds, software and firmware, integration, test, verification, qualification, demonstration, launch, and post-launch activities.\r\nManage financial performance, including budgets, actuals, estimates to complete (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC), and maintain accurate reporting to support timely leadership decisions.\r\nCoordinate multidisciplinary teams across Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, FPGA/Firmware, Software, Integration & Test, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, and Product Line Management.\r\nPartner with Chief Engineers, engineering leadership, and technical leads to translate requirements into executable plans; identify risks, trades, dependencies, and resource constraints; and drive technical and program decisions to closure.\r\nLead risk and opportunity management, prioritizing early retirement of high-impact technical risks and maintaining mitigation and contingency plans to prevent late-cycle redesign or execution delays.\r\nDrive iterative build-test-learn development with clear prototype and test objectives, entry and exit criteria, documented results, and timely follow-through.\r\nLead program reviews and maintain clear records of decisions, action items, risks, dependencies, changes, and accountable owners; escalate unresolved issues appropriately.\r\nMonitor performance against schedule, scope, cost, technical performance, quality, and other defined objectives; provide concise status updates to leadership on progress, risks, key decisions, and required actions.\r\nManage changes to priorities, scope, schedules, requirements, and resources, clearly communicating impacts and obtaining alignment from affected stakeholders.\r\nSupport demonstrations, customer and partner discussions, ROMs, proposals, product launches, and organizational readiness for transition to mature products, production, or customer-funded development.\r\nCapture lessons learned, improve program-management tools and operating practices, and establish reusable technical and program foundations for future efforts.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\r\nBachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or a related technical field. An advanced degree is a plus.\r\n7–12 years of experience in engineering, technical program management, engineering program management, systems engineering, project management, or product development within aerospace, defense, space, or another complex technology environment.\r\nDemonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary technical development programs and coordinating multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.\r\nStrong understanding of the full product-development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture and design, prototype, integration, verification, qualification, launch, and production transition.\r\nProven ability to manage integrated schedules, budgets, dependencies, priorities, risks, scope, and resource requirements.\r\nStrong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, sound judgment, organizational discipline, and attention to detail.\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate complex technical issues for engineering teams, senior leadership, and business stakeholders.\r\nAbility to operate effectively amid evolving requirements, technical uncertainty, changing priorities, and incomplete information.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\r\nExperience with hardware electronics, embedded systems, software/firmware, systems engineering, manufacturing, or integrated electromechanical products.\r\nExperience with rapid prototyping, new product introduction (NPI), and iterative product-development practices.\r\nExperience supporting government or prime-contractor programs, customer demonstrations, ROMs, proposals, suppliers, or geographically distributed teams.\r\nFamiliarity with AS9100 and aerospace/defense quality and product-realization practices.\r\nPMP, PgMP, Scrum, or a comparable program/project-management certification.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\r\nStrong ownership and accountability.\r\nTechnical curiosity and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business functions.\r\nAbility to drive teams toward decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations.\r\nAbility to challenge assumptions constructively and exercise sound judgment with urgency.\r\nStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.\r\nConcise and effective written and verbal communication skills.\r\nSelf-motivated with a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\r\nTravel:Approximately 10–15% travel is required.SECURITY / EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS\r\nU.S. Person or U.S. Permanent Resident required.\r\nIris Technology Corporation does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.COMPENSATION\r\nSalary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 annuallyBENEFITS\r\nFlexible education benefits\r\n12 paid holidays per year\r\n401(k) retirement plan offered after eligibility (see 401(k) Summary Plan Description)\r\nPaid Time Off (vacation and personal) accrues at the rate of 80 hours per year (3.08 hours per biweekly pay period), with accrual at higher rates according to the length of service matrix (see employee handbook addendum)\r\nFive (5) sick days per year, prorated by the quarter hired in\r\nLong Term Disability, paid by employer after eligibility\r\nLife Insurance, paid by employer after eligibility. Supplemental Life Insurance offered after eligibility\r\nDental care, group plan offered after eligibility\r\nVision care, group plan offered after eligibility\r\nHealth care, 80% of the premium HMO plan allowed towards plan of your choosing after eligibility\r\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA) offered after eligibility\r\nEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company performance and the achievement of revenue goals. This bonus reflects our commitment to rewarding team contributions when we meet our business objectives.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\r\nIris Technology Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.","company":"Iris Technology","rawCompany":"iris technology","city":"Irvine","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-22T01:09:10.015Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Job Description\n\nIRIS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONJob Title:Technical Program Manager\r\nDepartment:Program ManagementReports To:Director of Program Management\r\nLocation:Irvine, CA\r\nEmployment Type:Full-Time\r\nFLSA Status:ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY\r\nThe Technical Program Manager (TPM) leads internally funded Product Development and Independent Research and Development (IRAD) programs from proof-of-concept through prototype, validation, qualification, launch, and transition into complete, mature products or customer-funded development. The role serves as the primary execution and coordination point across Engineering, Product Line Management, Business Development, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders.\r\nThe TPM translates strategic, business, product, and technical objectives into executable plans and provides the structure, urgency, communication, and accountability needed to deliver programs on time, within scope and budget, and in alignment with technical and business objectives. The role balances technical performance, cost, schedule, quality, risk, resource constraints, and organizational readiness.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\r\nOwn overall execution of assigned Product Development and IRAD programs, including scope, schedule, budget, milestones, deliverables, resource requirements, and success criteria.\r\nDevelop and maintain integrated program plans and schedules spanning requirements, design, procurement, prototype builds, software and firmware, integration, test, verification, qualification, demonstration, launch, and post-launch activities.\r\nManage financial performance, including budgets, actuals, estimates to complete (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC), and maintain accurate reporting to support timely leadership decisions.\r\nCoordinate multidisciplinary teams across Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, FPGA/Firmware, Software, Integration & Test, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, and Product Line Management.\r\nPartner with Chief Engineers, engineering leadership, and technical leads to translate requirements into executable plans; identify risks, trades, dependencies, and resource constraints; and drive technical and program decisions to closure.\r\nLead risk and opportunity management, prioritizing early retirement of high-impact technical risks and maintaining mitigation and contingency plans to prevent late-cycle redesign or execution delays.\r\nDrive iterative build-test-learn development with clear prototype and test objectives, entry and exit criteria, documented results, and timely follow-through.\r\nLead program reviews and maintain clear records of decisions, action items, risks, dependencies, changes, and accountable owners; escalate unresolved issues appropriately.\r\nMonitor performance against schedule, scope, cost, technical performance, quality, and other defined objectives; provide concise status updates to leadership on progress, risks, key decisions, and required actions.\r\nManage changes to priorities, scope, schedules, requirements, and resources, clearly communicating impacts and obtaining alignment from affected stakeholders.\r\nSupport demonstrations, customer and partner discussions, ROMs, proposals, product launches, and organizational readiness for transition to mature products, production, or customer-funded development.\r\nCapture lessons learned, improve program-management tools and operating practices, and establish reusable technical and program foundations for future efforts.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\r\nBachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or a related technical field. An advanced degree is a plus.\r\n7–12 years of experience in engineering, technical program management, engineering program management, systems engineering, project management, or product development within aerospace, defense, space, or another complex technology environment.\r\nDemonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary technical development programs and coordinating multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.\r\nStrong understanding of the full product-development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture and design, prototype, integration, verification, qualification, launch, and production transition.\r\nProven ability to manage integrated schedules, budgets, dependencies, priorities, risks, scope, and resource requirements.\r\nStrong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, sound judgment, organizational discipline, and attention to detail.\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate complex technical issues for engineering teams, senior leadership, and business stakeholders.\r\nAbility to operate effectively amid evolving requirements, technical uncertainty, changing priorities, and incomplete information.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\r\nExperience with hardware electronics, embedded systems, software/firmware, systems engineering, manufacturing, or integrated electromechanical products.\r\nExperience with rapid prototyping, new product introduction (NPI), and iterative product-development practices.\r\nExperience supporting government or prime-contractor programs, customer demonstrations, ROMs, proposals, suppliers, or geographically distributed teams.\r\nFamiliarity with AS9100 and aerospace/defense quality and product-realization practices.\r\nPMP, PgMP, Scrum, or a comparable program/project-management certification.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\r\nStrong ownership and accountability.\r\nTechnical curiosity and ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business functions.\r\nAbility to drive teams toward decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations.\r\nAbility to challenge assumptions constructively and exercise sound judgment with urgency.\r\nStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.\r\nConcise and effective written and verbal communication skills.\r\nSelf-motivated with a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\r\nTravel:Approximately 10–15% travel is required.SECURITY / EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS\r\nU.S. Person or U.S. Permanent Resident required.\r\nIris Technology Corporation does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.COMPENSATION\r\nSalary Range: $130,000 – $160,000 annuallyBENEFITS\r\nFlexible education benefits\r\n12 paid holidays per year\r\n401(k) retirement plan offered after eligibility (see 401(k) Summary Plan Description)\r\nPaid Time Off (vacation and personal) accrues at the rate of 80 hours per year (3.08 hours per biweekly pay period), with accrual at higher rates according to the length of service matrix (see employee handbook addendum)\r\nFive (5) sick days per year, prorated by the quarter hired in\r\nLong Term Disability, paid by employer after eligibility\r\nLife Insurance, paid by employer after eligibility. Supplemental Life Insurance offered after eligibility\r\nDental care, group plan offered after eligibility\r\nVision care, group plan offered after eligibility\r\nHealth care, 80% of the premium HMO plan allowed towards plan of your choosing after eligibility\r\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA) offered after eligibility\r\nEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company performance and the achievement of revenue goals. This bonus reflects our commitment to rewarding team contributions when we meet our business objectives.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\r\nIris Technology Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics.","datePosted":"2026-09-22T01:09:10.015Z","dateModified":"2026-09-22T01:09:10.015Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Iris Technology","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Irvine","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"05060d78b78c1c9cd5a5b22f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/05060d78b78c1c9cd5a5b22f"}}