Senior Technical Program Manager
Divergent is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the design, development, qualification, and production support of components for a clean sheet development project. This role is integral to the company's mission of revolutionizing manufacturing through its Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), which leverages machine learning, additive manufacturing, and flexible assembly to produce optimized vehicle structures and subsystems. As a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, Divergent is expanding into the Aerospace and Defense sectors, offering a dynamic environment for professionals looking to make a significant impact.
The Senior Technical Program Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex engineering projects by managing resources, risks, and technical baselines. Key duties include collaborating across technical teams to ensure project milestones are met with precision and quality, facilitating technical review meetings, documenting and communicating decisions to stakeholders, supporting configuration management, risk and issue management, scheduling processes, and creating, managing, tracking, and reporting project spending.
Candidates must possess the ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls, a BS degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field, and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent. Proficiency with Atlassian tools, particularly Confluence and Jira, and experience in both traditional and agile project methodologies are required. Preferred qualifications include a background in configuration management, experience with Microsoft Project or Smartsheets, Project Management Professional certification, familiarity with gas turbine design, and knowledge of additive manufacturing techniques, specifically metal additive manufacturing for component development and production.
Divergent offers a holistic compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities. Employees enjoy paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. The company supports growing families with paid parental leave and provides comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options, along with company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, Divergent is committed to professional development, offering reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
Joining Divergent means becoming part of a collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. The organization is disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry by fostering innovation and integrating people and technology to reduce its footprint. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of technology and production, making a tangible impact in the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.