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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - **Company:** True Anomaly - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Confluence, JIRA, Machine Learning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/technical-program-manager/9677819 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [AI and Agility: The Dynamic Duo for Disruption](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2081-ai-and-agility-the-dynamic-duo-for-disruption) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Autism in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/427-autism-in-tech) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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