Technical Programs Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Cook up project resources, schedules, and activities while monitoring progress against project milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and verification activities while ensuring compliance with scope, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and forecasts, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Conduct project reviews and assess project schedules, budgets, risks and overall performance.
• Prepare and present project status reports, performance metrics, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project partners and sub-awardees, providing guidance and facilitating effective communication.
• Develop and improve project management processes, best practices, and documentation that support ARM’s strategic objectives.
• Support compliance with program contracts, sub-awards, financial requirements, deliverables and reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or a related technical field; equivalent demonstrated experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of five years of experience managing complex technical or engineering programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI certification, or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience managing government-funded research or manufacturing programs.
  • Experience working with robotics, advanced manufacturing, automation, or Manufacturing USA® initiatives.