Senior Technical Program Manager

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with an engineering background to lead and support complex programs and technical initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing in Johnstown PA. This role is responsible for overseeing project execution across engineering production quality and operations while ensuring technical requirements schedules deliverables and customer expectations are met.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on engineering experience combined with strong project leadership skills particularly within defense aerospace or other highly regulated industries. This individual will serve as a key liaison between technical teams leadership customers and external stakeholders to drive projects from concept through production and sustainment.

• Lead cross-functional technical projects supporting manufacturing integration and production operations.
• Manage project scope schedules deliverables risks and resource planning across multiple programs.
• Coordinate activities between engineering production quality assurance supply chain and program stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support the development integration testing and deployment of hardware and electro-mechanical systems.
• Facilitate project meetings status reports and customer communications.
• Interpret technical requirements drawings specifications and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams.
• Support system integration troubleshooting validation and verification activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on operational efficiency process optimization and program execution.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules action trackers technical reports configuration documentation and program status updates.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers technicians and project team members as needed.
• Support proposal development planning efforts and customer site visits when applicable.
• Develop and manage project budgets labor forecasts cost estimates and resource planning.

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field required.
• PMP certification or formal project management training required.
• 5 years of experience in project management manufacturing engineering or technical program leadership.
• Prior experience supporting DoD aerospace government contracting or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles manufacturing processes and system integration activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including customer-facing interaction and technical reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances.

While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to learn and apply new information and/or skills. Must be able to interpret data information and documents. Occasionally will need to lift/and or move up to 45 lbs. Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. 20% Occasional travel may be required.

Compass Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veteran status. Use of any external recruitment or job placement agency is based upon its compliance with our commitment to equal opportunity.