Technical Program Manager

Job Summary

• Manage all phases of assigned programs, including program initiation, acquisition support, planning, execution, integration, testing, delivery, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, performance measures, and delivery methods.
• Ensure program objectives for technical performance, quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction are achieved.
• Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to establish design concepts, technical criteria, development activities, testing plans, and integration objectives.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for program-related issues and coordinate timely resolution of technical, schedule, cost, quality, and resource concerns.
• Establish effective working relationships with Japan-based customers, government representatives, suppliers, business partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate program status, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, customer briefings, and executive level presentations.
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, statements of work, specifications, operating budgets, and contract terms and conditions.
• Support contract acquisition, negotiations, modifications, and related customer engagements in coordination with contracts and business development personnel.
• Identify program issues and provide leadership in developing solutions, including resource reallocation, schedule recovery actions, process improvements, or changes to contract requirements.
• Manage cross-functional teams and, as applicable, accomplish program objectives through subordinate managers or team leads.
• Support the hiring, development, retention, and performance of the management, professional, and technical personnel required for program execution.
• Contribute to new business development, expansion of existing programs, and potential partnerships or business alliances in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
• Support coordination across U.S. and Japan-based teams, including alignment of communication practices, decision-making processes, schedules, and deliverables.
• Protect proprietary technology and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive company, customer, and program information.
• Ensure program activities are conducted in accordance with applicable company policies, contractual obligations, export-control requirements, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in engineering, science, business, program management, or a related technical field.
• Typically requires eleven or more years of progressively complex program administration or technical program management experience. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Demonstrated expertise in program management principles, concepts, and practices.
• Experience organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating complex technical work to meet established milestones and deadlines.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to problems involving multiple technologies, organizations, customers, and program requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, government representatives, suppliers, and senior leaders across different organizational and cultural environments.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute effectively as part of a multinational team.
• Experience managing program risks, budgets, schedules, technical performance, and customer deliverables.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel domestically and internationally when required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance, access authorization, work authorization, or customer approval.

• Experience managing engineering, aerospace, defense, advanced technology, manufacturing, or other technically complex programs.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, government agencies, or business partners in Japan.
• Professional fluency in Japanese and English, or the ability to work effectively with bilingual teams and professional interpreters.
• Experience working across Japanese and U.S. business environments.
• Familiarity with Japanese contracting, procurement, quality, or program review processes.
• Formal program management certification, such as PMP, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience with international programs, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, or cross-border supplier relationships.

• Workstyle: Onsite
• Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hourly
• Job Category: Program/Project Management
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes