Technical Programs Manager

Summary

The ARM Institute is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute that strengthens U.S. manufacturing by advancing robotics, physical AI, and workforce development through a large consortium of industry, academic, and government partners. The Technical Programs Manager will oversee complex technical programs from planning through execution, managing deliverables, budgets, schedules, risks, contractual requirements, and collaboration across project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements
• Coordinate 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

Skills

• 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
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid vacation from your first year
• 11 paid holidays
• 5 floating holidays annually
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance on day one
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with health savings plan options beginning the first day of the month following your hire date
• A $100 monthly communication allowance
• A one-time $500 home office stipend to support your remote work environment
• Employer retirement contributions equal to 8% of your salary beginning after your first month of employment; employer contributions become fully vested after three years
• Up to 2 weeks of paid parental and family leave, including paid bonding leave, after 6 months of employment
• Up to 30 days of paid military leave each year
• Hybrid work arrangement with occasional onsite work at ARM Institute’s Pittsburgh office