Technical Program Manager, Software

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of Mosaic, our software product, for defense and government customers.
• 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 teams and external stakeholders, including defense primes, government PMs, and contracting authorities.
• Translate product requirements into actionable technical plans in partnership with Product, 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 software engineering, QA, security, compliance, and operations; 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.
• Ensure compliance with government standards and secure development practices (e.g., ATO, RMF, NIST 800-171, DFARS).
• Support proposal writing, contract execution, and customer briefings, including evolving requirements, baselines, and contractual milestones.
• Thrive in a high-ambiguity, fast-paced environment, creating structure, clarity, and alignment where needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading execution of complex SaaS or mission-critical systems; experience with defense, aerospace, or dual-use technology strongly preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of distributed systems, cloud architectures, APIs, and secure software development practices.
• Deep familiarity with Agile/Scrum/Kanban processes and software lifecycle management.
• Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical partners, including government stakeholders.
• Experience with regulated or compliance-driven environments (ATO, RMF, NIST 800-53, DFARS, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if not already held.

Qualifications

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and other software tracking tools.
• Familiarity with secure development practices and accreditation processes (ATO, RMF, etc.).
• Background in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• PMP or Agile certification is a plus.