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:
- Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS