Technical program manager Jobs in Lowell, MA

Technical Program Manager

Reframe Systems is on a mission to build net-zero carbon housing for all, at massive scale. To achieve our mission, we need to make net-zero carbon housing more affordable and we are re-imagining how housing is designed and built. Our volumetric module platform and highly-automated production system will drive down cost, delivery time, and embodied carbon for multifamily housing. We are setting up our first digital factory in the greater Boston area, and have a roadmap to scale our presence nationally. We are disrupting assembly line manufacturing for housing production and are backed by leading VC firms in the industrial and construction space.

We are seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Technical Program Manager to serve as the glue for our entire design-to-manufacturing process. This role owns the "how" and the "when" of project delivery, orchestrating a complex, cross-functional team of AEC professionals, software engineers, and manufacturing experts to bring our buildings to life. Our integrated "pixels-to-parts" workflow replaces traditional construction documentation, allowing us to move from design intent to manufacturing faster than our competition. You will be at the heart of this process, managing schedules, making critical design and product tradeoffs, and driving projects to completion. If you excel at managing complex projects and thrive on turning a vision into a delivered reality, this is your chance to lead a new way of building.

Responsibilities

Lead Tactical Project Execution

: Drive day-to-day project execution by leading status meetings, tracking progress against goals, and ensuring the immediate resolution of blockers affecting project timelines.

Own the Master Project Schedule

: Create, own, and maintain the master plan of record for all projects, working with cross-functional leads to align on key milestones and deliverables.

Orchestrate Critical Handoffs

: Act as the central point of coordination between all teams (Design, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.), ensuring seamless handoffs at each phase of the design-to-production lifecycle.

Manage Cross-Functional Dependencies and Risks

: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and obstacles that could impact timelines or outcomes.

Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFMA) Reviews

: Schedule and lead cross-functional DFMA review sessions to ensure digital models are fully vetted and ready for production before handoff to the factory.

Communicate Status to Stakeholders

: Provide regular, clear, and concise updates on project status, progress, and risks to all stakeholders and the leadership team.

Drive Process Improvement

: Identify process gaps and drive improvements to create a more efficient and predictable design-to-production lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management) or equivalent experience.

Deep experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry is required. You are familiar with common construction materials, design tradeoffs, and the traditional design-to-build lifecycle.

Proven experience as a Program Manager, Technical Program Manager (TPM), or Project Manager, successfully delivering complex, cross-functional projects.

Experience in a hardware, manufacturing, or construction environment is essential.

Expertise in project management methodologies and tools for creating schedules, managing dependencies, and tracking progress.

Exceptional organizational, communication, and facilitation skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams without direct authority.

Passion for sustainable building, housing affordability, and an interest in advanced manufacturing technologies.