{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"49b273f4d275a956e15167c7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49b273f4d275a956e15167c7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49b273f4d275a956e15167c7","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Job Description:\n\nThe Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for leading and delivering a portfolio of technical and engineering development projects within the Instron Static organization. This role plays a critical part in advancing Instron’s innovation roadmap by driving complex, cross-functional programs that support current and future materials testing solutions. The TPM owns the full project lifecycle, ensures alignment with business and technical leadership, and drives disciplined execution in accordance with Instron’s ISO 9001 quality standards.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nPartner closely with CBI technical leadership to plan and execute a portfolio of programs critical to Instron’s long-term product and technology roadmap.\nLead projects ranging from large, architecturally complex and cross-functional development initiatives to focused, short-term programs supporting specific applications or customer requirements.\nMaintain full lifecycle ownership of assigned projects, from initiation and planning through execution, launch, and closure.\nDrive teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple departments.\nManage the process of identifying, assessing, tracking and mitigating risks at multiple levels.\nCreate, maintain, and deliver project information to project stakeholders and senior leadership\nEnsure that all project processes (per our ISO 9001 procedures) are followed and documented.\n\nRequirements\n\n4 - 8 years of experience managing, and launching technical/engineering projects\nExperience in design, development, and launch of complex electro-mechanical capital equipment\nSolid understanding of technical project and program management methodologies and best practices.\nFamiliarity with ISO 9001 quality standards relating to project management\nExceptional organizational and task management skills\nStrong ability to lead diverse and cross-functional teams toward a common goal and project success – including strong interpersonal skills, an assertive nature and a high level of diplomacy and professionalism\nOutstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills\nProficiency in managing both up and down in the organization\nBachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or relevant experience in a technical/engineering project leadership role.\nTechnical background in design using SolidWorks or Altium (or similar CAD package), prototyping and lab testing is a plus.\n\nCompensation Information:\n\nThis position has a starting salary range of $130,000 to $140,000 per year. Pay is determined by several factors, including a candidate’s experience, relevant skills, and qualifications\n\nITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.\n\nAs an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.","company":"Instron","rawCompany":"instron","city":"Silver Spring","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-04T09:35:50.623Z","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":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Job Description:\n\nThe Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for leading and delivering a portfolio of technical and engineering development projects within the Instron Static organization. This role plays a critical part in advancing Instron’s innovation roadmap by driving complex, cross-functional programs that support current and future materials testing solutions. The TPM owns the full project lifecycle, ensures alignment with business and technical leadership, and drives disciplined execution in accordance with Instron’s ISO 9001 quality standards.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nPartner closely with CBI technical leadership to plan and execute a portfolio of programs critical to Instron’s long-term product and technology roadmap.\nLead projects ranging from large, architecturally complex and cross-functional development initiatives to focused, short-term programs supporting specific applications or customer requirements.\nMaintain full lifecycle ownership of assigned projects, from initiation and planning through execution, launch, and closure.\nDrive teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple departments.\nManage the process of identifying, assessing, tracking and mitigating risks at multiple levels.\nCreate, maintain, and deliver project information to project stakeholders and senior leadership\nEnsure that all project processes (per our ISO 9001 procedures) are followed and documented.\n\nRequirements\n\n4 - 8 years of experience managing, and launching technical/engineering projects\nExperience in design, development, and launch of complex electro-mechanical capital equipment\nSolid understanding of technical project and program management methodologies and best practices.\nFamiliarity with ISO 9001 quality standards relating to project management\nExceptional organizational and task management skills\nStrong ability to lead diverse and cross-functional teams toward a common goal and project success – including strong interpersonal skills, an assertive nature and a high level of diplomacy and professionalism\nOutstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills\nProficiency in managing both up and down in the organization\nBachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or relevant experience in a technical/engineering project leadership role.\nTechnical background in design using SolidWorks or Altium (or similar CAD package), prototyping and lab testing is a plus.\n\nCompensation Information:\n\nThis position has a starting salary range of $130,000 to $140,000 per year. 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