Technical Project Manager

Role Overview

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
• Lead execution across multiple concurrent programs, ensuring alignment with technical and program objectives.
• Track progress against scope, schedule, and risk, driving accountability across teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison across engineering, product, manufacturing, and external partners.
• Facilitate regular project reviews, standups, and executive updates.
• Ensure tight integration between hardware, software, and manufacturing workflows.
• Identify technical, operational, and schedule risks early and drive mitigation strategies.
• Proactively troubleshoot issues and coordinate rapid resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain program stability in dynamic, high-uncertainty environments.
• Work closely with engineering teams to understand system architectures, dependencies, and constraints.
• Ensure project plans reflect real technical realities and priorities.
• Support technical decision-making by balancing tradeoffs across scope, schedule, and risk.
• Establish and continuously improve project management processes and best practices.
• Leverage metrics and reporting to drive execution discipline and continuous improvement.
• Support agile and hybrid execution models across teams.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise updates for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Maintain transparency on progress, risks, and changes.
• Own program documentation, dashboards, and reporting cadence.
• Coordinate with external vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure delivery against requirements and quality standards.
• Manage contractual deliverables and timelines in collaboration with internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (advanced degree a plus).
• 5+ years of technical project management experience in environments integrating hardware and software development.
• Experience working directly with DoD Technical Point(s) of Contact (TPOs) and owning execution across the full government contracting lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage complex, requirements-driven, multidisciplinary programs.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and communicate concepts related to:
• Autonomous systems
• Embedded systems
• Communications and control software
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar).
• Experience supporting RFIs, RFPs, and proposal development with technical ownership.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• U.S. Citizen required.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
• Equity Package
• Work / Home Office Stipend
• Global Entry
• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend