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Staff Technical Program Manager, Machine Development

Divergent 3D · Torrance, California, United States · On-site

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About the role

This role drives the integrated execution of Machine Development programs by translating complex and often ambiguous objectives into clear plans, priorities, ownership, milestones, and decisions. The Staff TPM connects work across functions, ensures risks and issues are surfaced and resolved early, and gives teams and leaders the visibility needed to understand performance and make informed tradeoffs.

What they're looking for

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
  • 6+ years of technical program, engineering, manufacturing, or product development experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional technical programs
  • Strong program planning, scheduling, risk management, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate ambiguous technical problems into clear plans, owners, milestones, and decisions
More about this role

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Machine Development operates at the intersection of complex hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations, where successful execution depends on many teams moving together against shared technical and business outcomes. The Staff Technical Program Manager exists to create the clarity, structure, and operating discipline needed to make that happen.

This role drives the integrated execution of Machine Development programs by translating complex and often ambiguous objectives into clear plans, priorities, ownership, milestones, and decisions. The Staff TPM connects work across functions, ensures risks and issues are surfaced...

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