Technical Program Manager

OnLogic • South Burlington, VT

9h • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Technical Program Manager to join our team. In this role, you will manage the development of new industrial and rugged computers, edge systems, and servers. You will be responsible for driving cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring on time delivery of our innovative products. You will oversee all development stages, driving technical quality in electrical, mechanical, and firmware designs, and ensuring all products meet stringent ruggedized design, regulatory compliance (e.g., DNV, UL, IEC), and lifecycle management standards .This role requires a strong understanding of hardware development processes, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to lead and motivate teams. We believe in the power of in-person collaboration and the benefits of a strong workplace community. Therefore, this role requires an onsite presence at our South Burlington, VT office. We encourage candidates who are able to relocate or comfortably commute to apply. In this role, you’ll be responsible for: End-to-End Program Leadership: Driving development projects from initial concept through prototype build, validation, and ultimately to production, utilizing a structured gate-staged development process. Strategic Planning & Execution: Developing and managing comprehensive project plans for all engineering initiatives, including detailed schedules, budgets, sourcing, and prototype build strategies. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivating strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams, from senior leadership to highly specialized engineers. Risk Management: Taking ownership of project and portfolio risks, and proactively implementing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact. On-Time Delivery & Budget Control: Ensuring the timely execution of projects across all internal departments and external partners, while staying within the project development budget. Transparent Communication: Providing clear and consistent progress updates to both internal and external stakeholders throughout all phases of development. Strategic Technical Decision-Making: Evaluating product requirements against development complexity, cost, and time-to-market; facilitating cross-functional discussions on product health to drive informed phase-gate exits and mitigate architectural risks. Interdisciplinary Leadership: Applying knowledge of the design process to identify friction points, optimize interdisciplinary workflows, and ensure project velocity remains unhindered by technical dependencies. Continuous Improvement: implementing process efficiencies and cross-functional standards, enabling faster development cycles and scalable product delivery. The team you will be joining: Engineering: Our Engineering team creates our cutting edge industrial computers by finding innovative solutions on a daily basis. The Engineering team's success relies on collaboration, creative thinking and a commitment to being at the forefront of technology. Roles on our Engineering team include, Electrical, Mechanical, Applications and Regulatory. Learn more about Life at OnLogic: www.onlogic.com/life-at-onlogic Requirements 5+ years experience delivering large, complex projects. On time and on budget. B.S. Degree in Engineering or Computer Science; a Master’s degree is a strong plus. Demonstrable expertise and deep technical knowledge in computer hardware, electrical design, mechanical engineering, and system integration. Excellent problem-solving, communication, risk mitigation, and time management skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and conflicting priorities. Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet). A detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable work style. PMP or comparable certification is required. Who we're looking for: We're seeking a Technical Program Manager who consistently delivers. You'll be vital in nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, transparently reporting on all project and technical progress, and fostering collaboration across our entire team, from senior leaders to our expert engineers. This role requires a proven ability to lead the development of complex products efficiently and within financial targets, and involves close coordination with our global network of suppliers and development partners. Who we are: OnLogic employees have the opportunity to shape our future and drive impactful change. We design and manufacture specialized computers and hardware solutions for companies all over the world, helping them to make the seemingly impossible possible. Our computers are designed to work where others fail, and it's our vision to be the first choice in industrial computing. To make that vision a reality, we've built a team of ambitious problem solvers, guided by the company's core values of Open, Fair, Innovative, and Independent. We have an open office, open salaries, and strive to be fair and transparent in our decision making. We encourage input and feedback from every member of our team and look to improve ourselves and our business every single day. Diversity is an essential element of our core values. Not just respecting, but actively embracing a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, and opinions, helps us foster innovation, enhances our problem-solving capabilities, and promotes learning and engagement among the members of our team. We strongly encourage those with diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace for all employees.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience delivering large, complex projects. On time and on budget.
• B.S. Degree in Engineering or Computer Science; a Master’s degree is a strong plus.
• Demonstrable expertise and deep technical knowledge in computer hardware, electrical design, mechanical engineering, and system integration.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, risk mitigation, and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and conflicting priorities.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet).
• A detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable work style.
• PMP or comparable certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Driving development projects from initial concept through prototype build, validation, and ultimately to production, utilizing a structured gate-staged development process.
• Developing and managing comprehensive project plans for all engineering initiatives, including detailed schedules, budgets, sourcing, and prototype build strategies.
• Cultivating strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams, from senior leadership to highly specialized engineers.
• Taking ownership of project and portfolio risks, and proactively implementing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
• Ensuring the timely execution of projects across all internal departments and external partners, while staying within the project development budget.
• Providing clear and consistent progress updates to both internal and external stakeholders throughout all phases of development.
• Evaluating product requirements against development complexity, cost, and time-to-market; facilitating cross-functional discussions on product health to drive informed phase-gate exits and mitigate architectural risks.
• Applying knowledge of the design process to identify friction points, optimize interdisciplinary workflows, and ensure project velocity remains unhindered by technical dependencies.
• implementing process efficiencies and cross-functional standards, enabling faster development cycles and scalable product delivery.

Benefits

• A competitive Salary based upon your experience and the requirements of the role
• A comprehensive Benefits package
• 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution
• An Annual Profit Share Bonus
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, and Short & Long Term Disability
• Opportunity to Participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• A personal development plan created to help you (and us) grow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees