Technical Program Manager

The Technical Program Manager coordinates the end-to-end execution of cross-functional engineering and development programs. You will steer complex programs through highly ambiguous environments, translating high-level business goals into actionable technical milestones from rapid prototyping through final production. Additionally, you will take ownership of customer-focused initiatives, monitor program performance metrics, and manage P&Ls to ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Support and maintain camera system firmware for Orange MA2150 and VCB MA2450 vision modules, including bug fixes, feature implementation, and regression testing.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional engineering programs from rapid prototyping through final production.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to achieve program objectives and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Work closely with hardware and software engineering teams to translate high-level business goals into actionable technical milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing updates on progress, risks, and performance.
• Address customer field issues, including field repairs and technical support, ensuring prompt resolution and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, conduct root cause analyses, and act swiftly to unblock teams before bottlenecks impact the schedule.
• Provide clear, concise, and transparent updates to executive leadership, engineering teams, and external partners while actively monitoring program performance metrics.
• Drive engineering progress and help define project scope in a fast-paced environment where initial requirements are often fluid, evolving, or unclear.
• Manage budgets and P&Ls, ensuring financial goals are met and adjustments align with objectives.
• Simultaneously manage multiple, concurrent projects, expertly balancing competing resources, tight timelines, and shifting business priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• [5+] years of direct experience leading and managing complex technical programs or projects.
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-velocity, start-up style development environment, remaining flexible and decisive when faced with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, influence stakeholders effectively, and negotiate resource allocation without direct reporting authority.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex, shifting technical situations into clear action plans.
• Proven analytical and strategic problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in the Aerospace industry (e.g., aviation, space, defense, or UAS).
• Understanding of aerospace development standards and certification processes (e.g., AS9100, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254) and how to apply them pragmatically in a fast-paced setting.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent Agile/Scrum credentials.
• Familiarity with New Product Development processes and staged design milestones (e.g., PDR, CDR).
• Proficiency with modern program management and issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence)