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Technical Program Manager – Torrance, CA
Company Overview
A privately held California-based technology company specializing in advanced digital multimedia transmission solutions over fiber. Our products support global leaders across broadcast, medical, Pro AV, defense, education, government, and transportation industries. We are ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Technical Program Manager to lead and drive execution across a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary product portfolio. This role owns end-to-end program planning, scheduling, and delivery across engineering and operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on scope, and at high quality.
This is a highly visible leadership role reporting to executive leadership and responsible for managing a team of Project Managers while also staying deeply involved in program execution. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced hardware environment and is comfortable working directly with engineering teams on the floor to remove blockers and drive results.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Torrance, CA. No remote or hybrid option.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead execution of multiple concurrent technical programs from concept through production
- Own integrated schedules, milestones, budgets, and cross-functional alignment
- Drive program reviews and ensure delivery against scope, schedule, cost, and quality goals
- Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and recovery plans
- Oversee Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts for program issues
- Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers
- Improve program management tools, processes, and reporting standards
- Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product teams
- Provide executive-level status updates, risks, and decision points
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
- 10 years of technical program/project management experience in hardware or complex systems
- 5 years of leadership experience managing PM or engineering teams
- Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries preferred (medical, defense, Pro AV, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle and RCCA methodologies
- PMP certification preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Experience working in ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 environments a plus
Why Join
This is a high-impact opportunity to lead and build a scalable program management function within a fast-growing technology company. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and play a key role in shaping how products are delivered across critical, high-performance industries.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 DOE
- Target bonus: 15%
- Equity (stock options)
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
- Professional development budget
- Additional standard benefits provided upon offer
Salary : $175,000 - $225,000