Technical Program Manager – Advanced Manufacturing

Overview In this role, you lead complex aerospace programs from kickoff to delivery, aligning engineering, manufacturing, and customer goals. You work within Horizon Manufacturing Technologies to translate requirements into actionable plans and drive cross-functional alignment. You optimize schedules, budgets, and risk across the program lifecycle, communicating status to leadership and customers. Your impact spans program profitability, governance, and regulatory compliance in a cutting-edge manufacturing context. This is a unique chance to shape Terran R-related programs and speed from concept to production. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive salary and equitygenerous PTO and sick leaveparential leaveannual learning and development stipend ResponsibilitiesLead complex programs from kickoff through delivery, coordinating with engineering, operations, supply chain, and customers.Translate customer requirements and goals into actionable plans and maintain progress visibility across teams.Serve as primary interface between technical teams, leadership, and customers; facilitate reviews and timely decisions.Own program execution with integrated schedules, customer-facing status reports, and deliverable reviews.Oversee commercial and operational success, including budgets, forecasts, contracts, and profitability.Drive program governance: manage requirements, configuration/change control, risk mitigation, and compliance. Key requirements3+ years managing multiple technical programs in aerospace/defense or regulated engineering environmentsBachelor in Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experienceAbility to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authorityProven ability to influence technical decisions and align diverse stakeholdersExceptional technical writing and communication skills with customer-facing experienceStrong commercial and financial awareness for decision framingcross-functional collaborationclear communicationinfluence without authorityprogram management in aerospace/defensebudgeting and forecastingrisk management