{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8ca9270f33b05c4cd487412c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8ca9270f33b05c4cd487412c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8ca9270f33b05c4cd487412c","title":"Senior Technical Program Manager","description":"Who We AreHellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, transgender people and underrepresented races in our community and industry.Job SummaryThe Senior Technical Program Manager (STPM) leads cross-functional programs that bring Hellbender's hardware and software products from concept through production launch. This role coordinates engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program stakeholders to ensure technical programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to specification. The STPM serves as the central point of accountability for program timelines, risk management, and cross-team communication in a multi-shift technology manufacturing environment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlan, schedule, and drive execution of complex, cross-functional technical programs from requirements definition through design, prototyping, testing, and production releaseServe as the primary liaison between engineering, manufacturing/production, quality assurance, supply chain, and program stakeholders, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, and deliverablesDevelop and maintain integrated program schedules, risk registers, and dependency maps; proactively identify and resolve schedule conflicts and resource constraintsFacilitate program reviews, design reviews, and milestone gate meetings; prepare and present status updates to engineering leadership and executive stakeholdersCoordinate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to manage long-lead components, vendor deliverables, and program budgets, including tracking program-level costs against forecastPartner with Quality to ensure programs meet applicable engineering, safety, and regulatory requirements, including any customer- or contract-specific technical specificationsIdentify, document, and mitigate program risks, including technical risks, resource constraints, and supplier or schedule dependencies; escalate issues appropriatelySupport new product introduction (NPI) activities, coordinating transition of programs from engineering development into multi-shift productionMaintain program documentation, including requirements traceability, change logs, and post-program lessons-learned reviewsCoordinate with Compliance/Facility Security to ensure program activities, documentation, and access controls comply with applicable export control (ITAR) and government contracting requirements for programs involving controlled technical dataOther duties as assignedQualifications, Skills, and AttributesBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Program/Project Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience10 – 15 years of experience managing technical or engineering programs, preferably in a hardware, electronics, or technology manufacturing environmentDemonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and cross-functional teams without direct authorityStrong working knowledge of program/project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Stage-Gate, waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadershipStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize technical and schedule information for varied audiencesU.S. PersonCompensationCompetitive salary based on qualifications and experienceBenefits401(k)5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender100% of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employees and their families paid by Hellbender7.5 weeks total Paid time offHybrid work environment & flexible work scheduleWork LocationPittsburghOpportunity for AdvancementHellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. 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