Technical Program Manager, Capabilities

The Role

Hadrian is developing autonomous factories to support the defense industrial base. As delivery expands across aerospace, national security, and advanced manufacturing programs, this role will help manage customer-facing program execution and coordinate infrastructure delivery across new and existing factory locations. This position focuses on driving outcomes across complex, cross-functional initiatives by coordinating stakeholders, tracking program milestones, and supporting execution across internal and external teams.

Lead delivery of cross-functional programs from initial planning through execution, milestone tracking, and completion
Coordinate with internal teams (including engineering, supply chain, software, and operations) to maintain program timelines and resolve execution risks
Establish and maintain program governance processes, including status reporting, cross-team coordination, and executive updates
Monitor program scope, timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment with project milestones and organizational priorities
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, supporting communication, risk tracking, and program reviews

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, business, operations, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in program management, project management, or operational execution within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or a related technical environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project timelines or deliverables
• Ability to communicate program status, risks, and milestones clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% to factory sites, customer locations, or supplier facilities as needed

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience supporting factory buildouts, capital expenditure (CapEx) programs, or manufacturing infrastructure delivery
• Experience operating in fast-paced or early-stage environments with evolving program scope
• Familiarity with program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Airtable, Gantt scheduling tools, or risk-tracking frameworks
• Experience preparing program deliverables such as executive briefings, progress reports, or operational reviews

Pay

The target salary range for this role is $148,000 - $200,000 (actual range may vary based on experience). This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401(k)
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About Hadrian

Hadrian is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.