Technical Program Manager

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong development background with a passion for building mission-critical systems to support space superiority. You will serve as the owner of program execution-driving clarity, alignment, predictability, and accountability across engineering, production, security and program office.

In this role, you will ensure the successful delivery of complex, cutting edge, never before operated missile defense system, managing risk proactively, and leading programs through ambiguity. You will operate at the intersection of technical execution and program leadership, maintaining authority over delivery plans, escalation paths, and cross-functional dependencies., * Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of program sprints, for True Anomaly’s missile defense program.

• Own program execution: define delivery plans, manage scope and milestones, and drive accountability across engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Serve as the primary delivery interface with internal engineering and program office on the execution of the program, compiling metrics on program health and status
• Translate product requirements into actionable technical plans in partnership with engineering, ensuring alignment with engineering architecture and mission needs.
• Participate in architectural discussions, highlighting risks, identifying gaps, and ensuring decisions support delivery timelines, security posture, and system reliability.
• Manage and resolve cross-team dependencies across engineering, production, security and program office; maintain a real-time dependency map for all initiatives.
• Track program performance using execution metrics (velocity, predictability, defect trends, release readiness) and drive continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, tradeoffs, and blockers; escalate and recommend decisions when schedule, scope, or resources misalign.
• Thrive in a high-ambiguity, fast-paced environment, creating structure, clarity, and alignment where needed.
• Maintain program dashboards ensuring key stakeholders have the most up to date information available to inform decisions., The Senior Technical Program Manager will manage cybersecurity and infrastructure projects, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder communication while adapting to shifting priorities.

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• Strong technical understanding of a relevant space defense system (satellites, missile, rockets, engines, etc.)
• Deep familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban processes and software lifecycle management.
• Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical partners, including government stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if not already held.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other software tracking tools
• Experience working classified DoW programs or relevant background
• Background in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
• PMP or Agile certification is a plus

Be an Early Applicant In-Office Denver, CO, USA 120K-165K Annually Senior level In-Office Denver, CO, USA 120K-165K Annually Senior level Lead end-to-end planning and delivery for a missile defense program, owning delivery plans, cross-functional dependencies, risk management, and program health metrics. Translate product requirements into technical plans, participate in architecture discussions, and maintain stakeholder-facing dashboards to ensure predictable, secure, and reliable system delivery. The summary above was generated by AI

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors - enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together., * Base Salary: $120,000 - $165,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

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