Technical Program Manager

Job Description

The Technical Program Manager (Sr. TPM) is responsible for the successful execution of small to medium electro-optical system development programs, typically with total budget under management of $1-3 M per year, including laser, lidar, and laser communication systems for space and airborne applications.

This leadership role requires a hands-on, technically adept program manager who thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment.  TheTPM will lead multidisciplinary teams, interfacing directly with government and aerospace customers, and ensuring that program scope, schedule, and performance objectives are achieved.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to achieve program success.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, fostering collaboration and ensuring clear, transparent communication.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans aligned with customer work statements and technical specifications.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and communicate technical, cost, and schedule risks; develop and execute recovery plans as needed.
• Forecast program resource requirements, including technical workforce, facilities, and equipment needs.
• Define system-level performance parameters and manage the requirements flow-down through all subsystems.
• Provide executive-level briefings on program health, milestones, and challenges.

Requirements

Your role will include :

Establish system key performance parameters; and the requirements flow-down to subsystems

Lead engineering and manufacturing teams through the end-to-end development of active electro-optic systems

Assign tasks to program team members and set / communicate program priorities and goals

Keep senior management appraised of status / issues (technical, programmatic, workforce

Experience and expertise required :

BS engineering, MS engineering preferred

5 to 10 years of design, build and test experience

Minimum of 5 years program management experience with electro-optic or laser systems

Systems engineering experience

Strong communication and documentation skills

Excellent customer interfacing skills

US citizenship required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements / Demands

Travel Required

Our client reserves the right to revise or change this description.   This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. Or associate degree with equivalent design experience upon portfolio review