Project Manager

Piper Companies is looking to hire an onsite Project Manager based in RTP, NC. The Project Manager role supports a global leader in high-speed interconnect and electronics manufacturing, driving execution of complex new product development initiatives within the telecom and datacom markets.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• Manage end-to-end project execution including planning, scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful delivery
• Serve as the primary liaison to Program Managers, providing updates on project status, risks, and resource needs
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple sites and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Drive financial performance through cost tracking, capital request support, and scope management
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks while ensuring speed to market and manufacturability standards (DFM)

Qualifications of the Project Manager:

• 2+ years of project management experience within manufacturing, mechanical, or hardware-focused environments
• Ability to thrive in a chaotic, fast-paced, high-pressure environment with constant change (non-process-heavy)
• Strong personality and work ethic; proactive, dependable, and coachable with willingness to support and grow into the role
• Comfortable starting in a support capacity under Program Managers, with strong stakeholder communication skills and conflict resolution ability; PMP certification preferred
• Willingness to travel 50–60% domestically (Valley Green, PA / Santa Clara, CA) initially, tapering over time

Compensation for the Project Manager includes:

Salary range: $70,000-$100,000 

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave if Required by Law, 401K, and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 7/13/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Project Manager, Manufacturing, Hardware, New Product Development, Telecom, Datacom, Cross-Functional Teams, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication

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