Technical Program Manager -Missile Defense

Technical Program Manager - Missile Defense

YOUR MISSION
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with hardware development background to support space superiority. The TPM will own program execution, driving clarity, alignment, predictability, and accountability across engineering, production, security, and program office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management in relevant technical fields.
• Strong technical understanding of a relevant space defense system (satellites, missile, rockets, engines, etc.).
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other software tracking tools.
• Deep familiarity with Agile / Scrum / Kanban processes.
• Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical partners.
• Experience working classified DoW programs or relevant background.
• Secret Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• PowerBI or other relevant data visualization tools.
• Background in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• PMP or Agile certification is a plus.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

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.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.