If you searched Superstar Sourcing for Technology Programs Manager (with 2 additional requirements) on January 3, 2026 you'd find 325 great candidates

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Technology & Engineering Leader | Innovative & Emerging Technologies | Engineering Management & Leadership | Strategic Planning | Materials & Manufacturing | Structural Design & Optimization

Excellent match showcasing technology and engineering leadership, deep R&D background, and specific expertise in advanced materials and composites manufacturing. Pratt & Whitney → PacMar (Director, Advanced Materials) → strong skills list. Excellent.

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Innovation Leader |Translating Advanced Materials R&D into Scalable Manufacturing | Leading 70-person Cross-Functional Team | Managed $15+ budget and $30M+ capital

This candidate is an excellent fit, explicitly leading innovation translating advanced materials R&D into scalable manufacturing with significant budget/team leadership over 10 years. Innovation Leader (Advanced Materials R&D/Manufacturing) at Corning, 10 years+. Excellent.

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Advanced Materials Research & Development Manager, Advanced Technology Center, Lockheed Martin Space

Excellent fit with direct roles in Advanced Materials R&D Management, explicit composite and advanced manufacturing (3D printing/thermoplastic forming) experience, and leadership in technical projects at defense contractors. Lockheed Martin (R&D Manager, IPT Lead), Ph.D. level experience. Excellent.

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Principal R&D Engineer at Helicoid Industries

This candidate has direct experience in composites, R&D leadership, and manager roles in an advanced manufacturing context, far exceeding 10 years of experience. Principal R&D Engineer → Research/Engineering Manager at Safran Aerospace Composites (specializing in composites/thermosets) → current role (25+ yrs). Excellent.

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Technical Program Manager, Assembly Pathfinding & Prototyping Lab - Technologist at Intel Corporation

This candidate appears to be an excellent fit, holding the exact 'Technical Program Manager' title while detailing significant work in advanced packaging, material deposition, and technology development/transfer, crossing into advanced manufacturing. Technical Program Manager (Intel 20+ years) → Technologist leading material deposition. Strong.

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Program Manager at ACT Aerospace

This candidate is an excellent match, explicitly listing 20 years of experience, R&D work, composites expertise, and program management in aerospace. Program Manager at ACT Aerospace for 20+ years, 20 years in composites, strong R&D and manufacturing background. Excellent.

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Technical Manager at LaunchBay LLC

This candidate explicitly mentions over 10 years of R&D project management experience, relevant materials (polymers), and is in a Technical Manager role. Technical Manager at LaunchBay for 9+ years, managing multi-year R&D projects, with polymer/coatings experience. Strong.

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Central Engineering Manager at Greene, Tweed

This manager has extensive experience in R&D, program/project management, and explicitly mentions composite product design and scalable materials production processes. Greene, Tweed → Extensive Program/Project Management, 34 years total experience. Excellent.

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Engineering Group Manager II

This candidate has strong alignment with R&D leadership, advanced manufacturing, and specifically mentions composites in their recent Engineering Group Manager role. Gulfstream Aerospace → Engineering Group Manager II, R&D group management for composites. Excellent.

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President at ClosedMold Composites LLC.

Exceptional fit for composite materials expertise, patents, and inventing manufacturing techniques, highly relevant to R&D leadership, though the current role is President. President → Inventor/Developer of Carbon Fiber Products, 44+ years experience. Excellent.

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Pushing nanomanufacturing from concept to reality

Strong candidate with relevant advanced manufacturing and deep materials science/nanomaterial background, showing leadership in R&D, though the exact 'Technology Programs Manager' title is missing. Senior Staff Engineer & Materials Processing Lead → Group Leader at LLNL → Staff Scientist at LLNL → Postdoc roles. Strong.

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Engineering Manager at Boeing

Excellent fit as this Boeing manager explicitly led projects involving carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites development and integration, showing R&D, manufacturing, and significant experience. Boeing → Refrac Systems, 16+ years including materials research and composite production engineering. Excellent.

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Engineering Manager & Technical Program Manager | Materials, HW, Manufacturing | People Developer

Strong match with recent R&D management, program management, and clear manufacturing/materials background. R&D Manager at HP → R&D Project Manager at HP, 14+ years experience. Excellent.

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Solver of technical and organizational problems

This candidate explicitly develops manufacturing processes for advanced composites and has held Director/Sr. Manager roles demonstrating program/systems leadership. Director of Systems & Process Engineering at ARRIS → Sr. Manager at AREVO, 15 years experience, focused on composites process. Excellent.

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Excellent background combining R&D leadership, composite structures experience, and extensive manufacturing tenure. Aerometals Lead R&D → Aerojet Rocketdyne (Composite Structures) → BUB Enterprises Mgr R&D. Strong.

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Additive Manufacturing Engineer

This candidate is highly relevant due to deep focus on Additive Manufacturing (a form of advanced manufacturing) and significant leadership experience, though explicit composite materials or general TPM title is missing. NSWC Carderock (Branch Head/Leader) → CEO → NSWC (Additive Manufacturing Engineer/Branch Head). Strong.

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Director of Research & Innovation at CC Industries, Inc.

This Director of Research & Innovation fits the R&D leadership and overall experience requirements perfectly, likely managing advanced technology programs, though composites/advanced manufacturing specificity is not explicit in the current role title. Director of R&I at CC Industries → Research Manager at CCAM (41+ yrs total, Director/Manager roles focusing on R&D). yes/no/partial

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Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX

This candidate shows direct hands-on composite materials experience and 12+ years tenure, with team lead experience implying program oversight, making them a very strong technical fit despite not having the exact managerial title. SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer → ICE internship focused heavily on composites testing and tooling. Strong.

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Sr. Program Manager | Leader in technology development and innovation

Excellent fit for the Program Manager title, demonstrating R&D leadership and materials science expertise, including composites, alongside a strong 19+ year career. → Medtronic → BD → KaVo Kerr (nano-composite focus) → Henkel. Strong.

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Manager of TEchnology at BAE Systems Advanced Materials

Currently holds a Manager of Technology role at BAE Systems Advanced Materials, strongly suggesting technology program management and advanced materials exposure, though composite specificity is missing. Manager of TEchnology at BAE Systems Advanced Materials → Business Development Manager at BAE Systems Advanced Ceramics (24 years concurrent/sequential). Manager level. Strong.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation

This candidate has deep technical background including composite materials and R&D experience, paired with long tenure as a Senior Engineer. Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman (16+ yrs) → Chemical Sales → Research Assistant (LAMP) (5 yrs) in advanced/composite materials R&D. Strong.

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Rocket Engine Manufacturing Engineer

Excellent blend of R&D (patents, material development experience) and advanced manufacturing roles (additive manufacturing, rocket engines) totaling over 25 years, although the specific 'Technology Programs Manager' title is missing. Rocket Engine Manufacturing Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN → Boeing → TRS Technologies, 25 years experience. Strong.

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VP of Engineering

This VP/R&D manager has deep materials experience including polymers and managing labs, suggesting leadership and advanced manufacturing context, but program management is indirect. TA Aerospace (VP Eng/R&D Mgr) → Omni Seals (materials lab management). Strong.

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Product Engineering Manager

This individual has significant experience in composite fabrication and manufacturing engineering roles, aligning well with the materials and manufacturing aspects, though the management title is 'Product Engineering Manager'. Aurora Flight Sciences → FMW Composite Systems, 22+ years total experience. Strong.

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Engineering Manager at Reality Labs Research

This candidate has specific experience in composites, R&D/process engineering leadership, and over 10 years in advanced technical roles, strongly aligning with the job requirements despite the title not being exactly 'Technology Programs Manager'. Research Eng Mgr (Meta) → Materials/Process Eng (Zodiac), 12 years experience. Strong.

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Manufacturing Manager at Adel Wiggins

This candidate directly lists Composite Manufacturing Engineer and Manufacturing Manager roles, demonstrating direct experience in the required domain and hitting the experience threshold. Manufacturing Manager at AdelWiggins (6+ years) → Composite Manufacturing Engineer (2+ years) in recent history, 10+ years total. Strong.

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Director of Engineering at Armtec Defense Technologies

Strong fit with Director/Manager roles in Engineering encompassing R&D and Program Management at an advanced materials company, fulfilling most criteria except explicit composite materials mention, though 'Advanced Materials Segment' is highly suggestive. Director of Engineering at Armtec (22+ years total) → Program Manager at Esterline Advanced Materials → Research roles. Strong.

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Manufacturing Engineer at Northrop Grumman

This profile strongly suggests experience with advanced materials like graphite and ceramics composites, and shows program engagement that overlaps with R&D/process improvement, making them a strong candidate. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Graphite layup/Ceramics Composite Prepreg Fabrication) → Manufacturing Engineer, 10+ years total. Strong.

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Director, Product Development at Cytec

Strong director-level experience in product development, likely involving materials science, and program management background supports the managerial side of the role. Director, Product Development at Cytec → Sr. Manager at Goodrich Aerospace, 13 years experience, deep Materials Science Ph.D. Strong.

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Staff Materials and Process Engineer at Lockheed Martin

This role is highly relevant in materials/process engineering, specifically mentioning composites and manufacturing improvement, though the title isn't explicitly Program Manager. Staff Materials and Process Engineer at Lockheed Martin → 20+ years experience including process improvement management. Strong.