{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a693262a008f5f4ea637767d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a693262a008f5f4ea637767d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a693262a008f5f4ea637767d","title":"Senior Technical Program Manager","description":"Description:\nWe are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with an engineering background to lead and support complex programs and technical initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing in Johnstown, PA. This role is responsible for overseeing project execution across engineering, production, quality, and operations while ensuring technical requirements, schedules, deliverables, and customer expectations are met.\nThe ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience combined with strong project leadership skills, particularly within defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries. This individual will serve as a key liaison between technical teams, leadership, customers, and external stakeholders to drive projects from concept through production and sustainment.\nLead cross-functional technical projects supporting manufacturing, integration, and production operations.\nManage project scope, schedules, deliverables, risks, and resource planning across multiple programs.\nCoordinate activities between engineering, production, quality assurance, supply chain, and program stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.\nSupport the development, integration, testing, and deployment of hardware and electro-mechanical systems.\nFacilitate project meetings, status reports, and customer communications.\nInterpret technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams.\nSupport system integration, troubleshooting, validation, and verification activities throughout the project lifecycle.\nDrive continuous improvement focused on operational efficiency, process optimization, and program execution.\nDevelop and maintain project documentation including schedules, action trackers, technical reports, configuration documentation, and program status updates.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and project team members as needed.\nSupport proposal development, planning efforts, and customer site visits when applicable.\nDevelop and manage project budgets, labor forecasts, cost estimates, and resource planning.\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field required.\nPMP certification or formal project management training required.\n5+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing engineering, or technical program leadership.\nPrior experience supporting DoD, aerospace, government contracting, or other highly regulated environments.\nStrong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and system integration activities.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer-facing interaction and technical reporting.\nAbility to obtain and maintain any required security clearances.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to learn and apply new information and/or skills. Must be able to interpret data, information, and documents. Occasionally will need to lift/and or move up to 45 lbs. Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. 20% Occasional travel may be required.\nCompass Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. 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This role is responsible for overseeing project execution across engineering, production, quality, and operations while ensuring technical requirements, schedules, deliverables, and customer expectations are met.\nThe ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience combined with strong project leadership skills, particularly within defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries. This individual will serve as a key liaison between technical teams, leadership, customers, and external stakeholders to drive projects from concept through production and sustainment.\nLead cross-functional technical projects supporting manufacturing, integration, and production operations.\nManage project scope, schedules, deliverables, risks, and resource planning across multiple programs.\nCoordinate activities between engineering, production, quality assurance, supply chain, and program stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.\nSupport the development, integration, testing, and deployment of hardware and electro-mechanical systems.\nFacilitate project meetings, status reports, and customer communications.\nInterpret technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams.\nSupport system integration, troubleshooting, validation, and verification activities throughout the project lifecycle.\nDrive continuous improvement focused on operational efficiency, process optimization, and program execution.\nDevelop and maintain project documentation including schedules, action trackers, technical reports, configuration documentation, and program status updates.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and project team members as needed.\nSupport proposal development, planning efforts, and customer site visits when applicable.\nDevelop and manage project budgets, labor forecasts, cost estimates, and resource planning.\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field required.\nPMP certification or formal project management training required.\n5+ years of experience in project management, manufacturing engineering, or technical program leadership.\nPrior experience supporting DoD, aerospace, government contracting, or other highly regulated environments.\nStrong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and system integration activities.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer-facing interaction and technical reporting.\nAbility to obtain and maintain any required security clearances.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to learn and apply new information and/or skills. 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