Senior Technical Program Manager

Description

• Work and negotiate with vendors on contracts and agreements to secure necessary resources and services for program execution.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, escalating when necessary to ensure that objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Negotiate terms related to performance, delivery, and cost with Sales and Business Development, ensuring that all agreements align with program goals.
• Monitor and report on program and project status, highlighting key metrics and milestones, and driving accountability across teams.
• Advocate for program resources, budget, and priority, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for coordination between engineering, product, manufacturing, quality, and business teams to drive collaboration and successful execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to continually improve product offerings, advocating for new features and innovations that will benefit the program and exceed customer expectations.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate planning, preparation, and execution of product demonstrations and test events, showcasing technical capabilities and meeting customer requirements.
• Act as the primary customer contact for program activities, including project and program reviews, ensuring strong communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Create, maintain, and track detailed program schedules, budgets, and resource plans for global programs, guiding them from concept through New Product Introduction (NPI) and full deployment.
• Occasional travel up to 10% domestically to engage with customers, vendors, and support program milestones.
• Lead the development of solutions to resolve program issues, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and technical excellence.
• Implement and oversee variant management strategies, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of tailored solutions.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Business Development teams to produce customer-facing documentation, ensuring it aligns with program objectives and client needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies across all program phases.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience leading and managing complex, technical programs, preferably in aerospace, defense, or electromechanical systems; Or, 13+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• Expertise in project management tools like Jira, MS Project, or equivalent, for managing complex projects.
• Experience with military personnel or defense contractors, particularly in managing complex defense programs.
• Experience managing programs in a cross-functional, geographically dispersed environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, lead, and motivate teams to success.
• Ability to refine and develop processes, tools, and templates for more efficient program execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and/or requests for quotes (RFQs) for aerospace or engineering programs.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or an MBA.
• U.S. Citizenship required & the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Experience working with UAS and familiarity with DoD standards and regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple teams and maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Proven ability to integrate cost, schedule, and technical baselines for high-impact, cross-functional programs.

Benefits

• Hospital Indemnity insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unlimited PTO
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
• Critical Illness insurance
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in December
• We welcome candidates who are local or open to relocating. Relocation assistance is available and may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
• Accident insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance