Program Manager – Technical

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager – Technical will support the development and execution of non‑standard military systems by integrating technical understanding with strong program‑management leadership. This role requires a quick, adaptive thinker who can interface confidently with industry partners and government customers while driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced defense environment. The ideal candidate combines solid technical comprehension with the ability to manage cost, schedule, resources, and cross‑functional coordination. They excel at resolving complex challenges, shaping efficient workflows, and implementing best practices that enhance program performance and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (advanced or current pursuit of advanced degree preferred).
5+ years of experience in product and solutions development environments
Secret level DoW Clearance
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Rhino, patterning tools).

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
Well versed in ASME standards and experience working in ISO or AS 9100 accredited quality programs.

Responsibilities

Develop a team that can design, model, and engineer unique representative structures to replicate military equipment.
Select and evaluate materials such as coated fabrics, technical textiles, elastomers, polymers, and high‑durability composites suitable for military applications.
Coordinate and align inputs from participating groups and obtain progress updates for consolidation into monthly division level integrated business planning
Integrate costs and schedule to ensure realistic and achievable budget and resource requirements through direct coordination with program managers and technical leads.
Prepare decision-quality materials such as executive level briefings and supporting documentation (white papers, fact sheets, status reports, progress reports, and information papers) for senior level reviews and milestone decision meetings.
Assisting technical leads in change documentation as required to ensure proper resource planning and forecasting.
Analyze performance data and prepare written and verbal management reports on cost and schedule variances
Schedule development and maintenance/tracking.
Program accounting and cost/value tracking.
Regular and effective communication with leadership and customer base as pertaining to financial, schedule and technical status.
Lead development of patterning, joining methods, and reinforcement strategies for large-scale systems.
Produce and refine CAD models, 2D patterns, and manufacturing documentation.
Assist prototyping, testing, and validation for durability, structural performance, inflation/deflation mechanics, and environmental resilience.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and testing groups.