Program Manager - Technical 4

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Job Title

Program Manager - Technical 4

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager located in Huntsville, AL, supporting our Advanced Concepts Engineering – Technology Development (ACE-TD) group.

This role is responsible for managing highly complex and high-risk technical programs, including potential fixed-price contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in program management, with additional expertise in engineering, manufacturing, business strategy, and customer engagement. This position requires a strategic mindset to identify and capture new growth opportunities that leverage the ACE-TD group’s technical capabilities, facilities, and deep experience.

This role carries a high level of complexity, with responsibilities extending beyond execution to include program growth, potential profit and loss (P&L) responsibility, and business development within both existing and new customer bases. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage budgets, schedules, resources, and customer relationships for technical programs of significant scope.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage complex and high-risk technical programs, potentially under fixed-price contracts
• Define program strategies aligned with company objectives and customer requirements
• Oversee the program’s scope, schedule, and budget to ensure delivery against contract requirements
• Lead and direct multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and support staff, to execute program objectives
• Foster and maintain communication across project teams, task leads, and customers
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities and follow-on business with existing and prospective customers
• May serve as the primary business development lead within the program area
• Ensure effective subcontractor management and execution of the material plan
• Monitor and report on program performance, including cost, schedule, technical progress, and risks
• Plan and execute hardware-centric and R&D-focused technical projects
• Development, management, coordination, and presentation of various informational products to support:
  • Weekly Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
  • Weekly senior management meetings
  • Monthly internal and external programmatic reviews
  • Customer IPT meetings
  • Tracking and providing status of internal and external action items
• Perform other duties as required

Job Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution
• 12   years of experience in project engineering—preferably supporting hardware systems development programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required
• Demonstrated experience leading teams on advanced technical development efforts and/or complex systems-of-systems programs.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple, concurrent programs.
• Experience managing firm fixed-price contracts, including the development and execution of risk management and mitigation plans.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Effective communicator with the ability to articulate program vision and objectives clearly across diverse teams.
• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize complex information and data to solve challenging problems and make informed decisions.
• Experience in supply chain management and working collaboratively with suppliers to meet both hardware and non-hardware deliverable requirements.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where team members contribute across multiple functions.
• Demonstrates strong initiative, accountability, and a results-driven mindset.
• Committed to continuous improvement, learning from experience, and enhancing individual and team performance.
• Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the North Alabama area.

 

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Mathematics from an accredited institution

 

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours. 

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 40 hours/week

Work Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

 

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. 

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

­All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

 

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