Program Manager – Technical

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom.” As a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years.

About the role

This position will provide direct support to the Division Senior Manager in managing the overall strategy, operations, performance, and growth of the Technology Development Business Unit (TDBU), Mechanical Division. The Program Manager – Technical will integrate technical, cost, schedule, and resource requirements while supporting program execution, customer engagement, risk management, and business development activities. This role requires strong technical program management experience and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, program managers, technical leads, and customers in a fast-paced defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inputs across technical teams to support integrated business planning and program execution.
• Integrate cost, schedule, resources, and technical requirements to support successful program execution.
• Develop and maintain schedules, forecasts, budgets, and program performance metrics.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cost/schedule variance analysis.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, white papers, and other program documentation.
• Support risk management activities, including schedule mitigation and avoidance actions.
• Provide regular communication to senior leadership and customers on technical, financial, and schedule performance.
• Support customer engagement, technical strategy, and business development activities.
• Support proposal development, pricing, and execution of defense-related programs.
• Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and senior leadership to support resource planning and forecasting.
• Support the development and execution of IR&D initiatives and new programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, program performance, and organizational growth.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of engineering project or program management experience.
• Experience developing integrated master schedules, estimates, pricing, and executing projects within budget and schedule.
• Experience managing engineering-intensive projects within a structured quality management environment.
• Experience supporting proposals, contract execution, and defense-related programs.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience developing and executing IR&D programs.
• Experience creating and sustaining new projects, programs, or product lines.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
• Experience supporting business development, capture, and proposal activities.
• Experience working with DoD or defense-related organizations.
• Graduate degree in engineering, science, business, management, or a related discipline.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Benefits

• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off and holidays.