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Technical Project Manager

A pioneering and innovation-focused product development firm is seeking a results-driven Technical Project Manager to oversee highly technical programs from concept through production. This role calls for a dynamic, hands-on project management professional with a background in manufacturing or industrial product development, especially within complex, low-volume, high-mix environments.

This opportunity offers a chance to step into a critical leadership position driving execution and delivery across cutting-edge mechanical and electronic components. You'll collaborate across engineering, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.

This Role Offers:

• Visibility and influence in a highly visible program leadership role.
• Access to collaborative, growth-minded executive and technical teams.
• Opportunity to shape and drive the delivery of next-generation products that impact multiple industries, including defense, automotive, and advanced manufacturing.
• Competitive compensation including base salary with bonus eligibility.

Focus:

• Lead the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent development projects, ensuring milestones are met from ideation through to scaled production.
• Serve as the central liaison between customers and internal teams, translating technical needs and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budget forecasts; proactively manage risks and ensure corrective action plans are in place.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across design, manufacturing, and procurement teams to meet performance and delivery goals.
• Own project documentation and reporting, providing real-time updates on cost, schedule, and performance KPIs.
• Ensure efficient transition of products into production, coordinating with operations and supply chain teams to meet go-live expectations.
• Support organizational growth through continuous improvement initiatives, driving adoption of project management best practices and systems.
• Contribute to strategic planning and cross-border team coordination, including support for international operations and remote teams.

Skill Set:

• 5+ years of technical project or program management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or engineered product environment.
• Proven track record delivering products in high-mix, low-volume production settings.
• Strong familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems; experience with multiple project tracking platforms a plus.
• PMP certification is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) or Agile/Lean methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills—able to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in matrixed organizations.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to support programs with defense-related components.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related technical field required.

About Blue Signal:

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