Program Manager

Piper Companies is looking to hire an onsite Program Manager based in Santa Clara, CA. The Program Manager role supports a global leader in high-speed interconnect and electronics manufacturing, driving complex new product development initiatives for telecom and datacom markets.

Responsibilities of the Program Manager:

• Lead end-to-end program execution for complex new product development, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, timelines, and budgets
• Serve as the primary communication interface with customers, managing expectations, project updates, and technical requirements
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional, global teams while coordinating internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Oversee project planning, scope definition, risk mitigation, and capacity planning to meet production and market demands
• Drive decision-making to accelerate time-to-market while maintaining financial objectives, including cost management and capital requests

Qualifications of the Program Manager:

• 4+ years of program management experience within manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environments
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure, fast-paced projects with constant change and ambiguity
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including conflict resolution between customers and internal teams
• Technical aptitude, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with experience in root cause analysis
• Willingness to travel 50-60% to Valley Green, PA/RTP, NC in the beginning, then taper off.

Compensation for the Program Manager includes:

Salary range: $120,000-$150,000

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave if Required by Law, 401K, and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 07/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Program Manager, Manufacturing, Hardware, New Product Development, Interconnect Solutions, Telecom, Datacom, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Engineering