Technical Program Manager IV

INSPYR Solutions•Redmond, WA

About The Position

The Technical Research Operations & Procurement Program Manager coordinates complex, cross-functional research operations, tracks project milestones and action items, and resolves operational blockers. The role manages end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier research, vendor onboarding, quotations, purchase requests, and equipment order tracking. It supports hardware and laboratory equipment purchasing, including complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), in collaboration with researchers and the Lab Manager. The position also coordinates NDAs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and vendor agreements with Legal, researchers, and external suppliers; tracks research budgets and reconciles expenses; and ensures purchase orders align with approved budget allocations. Additional operational support includes vendor site visits, team travel, and events, along with maintaining accurate documentation and status reporting. The role is based in Redmond, Washington, and is listed for a duration of 34 weeks and 6 days.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management or research operations experience.
Experience with complex procurement and purchasing operations.
Supplier research, onboarding, and vendor management skills.
Purchase order management and order tracking skills.
Budget tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting skills.
Contract administration experience, including NDAs and SOWs.
Cross-functional technical stakeholder management skills.
Experience coordinating hardware or research equipment procurement.
Ability to track multiple workstreams and execute independently.
Documentation, status reporting, and communication skills.
Bachelor's degree or higher.
Must be a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement and contracting tools.
Hardware engineering experience.
Research operations experience.
Laboratory or R&D operations experience.
Complex Bill of Materials management.
Research equipment purchasing experience.
Vendor site visit coordination.
Corporate travel planning.
Team event planning.

Responsibilities

Coordinate cross-functional research operations, project milestones, action items, and operational blockers.
Manage procurement activities, including supplier research, vendor onboarding, quotations, purchase requests, and equipment order tracking.
Coordinate purchases of hardware and laboratory equipment, including complex Bills of Materials, with researchers and the Lab Manager.
Coordinate NDAs, Statements of Work, and vendor agreements with Legal, researchers, and external suppliers.
Track research budgets, reconcile expenses, and ensure purchase orders align with approved budget allocations.
Support vendor site visits, team travel, and events.
Maintain accurate documentation and status reporting.