Senior Technical Program Manager

Job description: We are seeking an experienced *Senior Technical Program Manager* to lead complex Stratospheric Balloon and Radar programs from early customer engagement through execution and delivery. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role that combines *technical leadership, program management, customer engagement, and business development*. You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and the internal leadership team, translating customer needs into technical solutions while balancing *scope, cost, schedule, performance, and business objectives*. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can work comfortably with customers, engineers, operations, contracts, and business development and who enjoys shaping solutions rather than simply managing an existing program. What You'll Do * Lead complex programs with responsibility for *cost, schedule, technical performance, and customer satisfaction*. * Serve as the primary technical and program interface with customers and internal leadership. * Shape customer requirements and technical approaches during the *concept, capture, proposal, and execution phases*. * Translate customer needs into clear technical and system-level requirements. * Lead cross-functional teams spanning engineering, operations, contracts, supply chain, and business development. * Guide product architecture, technical roadmaps, feature tradeoffs, and system integration decisions. * Participate in design reviews and ensure solutions align with customer requirements and engineering best practices. * Identify opportunities to expand existing programs, develop new applications, and grow customer relationships. * Support business development, capture, and proposal efforts by providing technical and program expertise. * Work closely with customers and partners to develop innovative solutions using company and partner technologies. * Monitor program performance against cost and schedule baselines and drive corrective action when needed. * Coordinate long-lead procurement and supply-chain activities to support program delivery. * Ensure contractual requirements are understood, executed, and flowed down to suppliers and subcontractors. * Develop and deliver program status reports, technical presentations, and other customer-facing deliverables. * Mentor less-experienced program managers and help establish program management best practices. * Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and technology forums. What We're Looking For * *10+ years of relevant experience*, including *4+ years leading technical programs*. * Bachelors degree in *Engineering, Business, or a related technical field*; Master's preferred. * Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering or systems-development programs. * Strong systems engineering or technical background with the ability to engage credibly with engineering teams. * Experience working directly with *U.S. Government customers*, particularly DoD or Intelligence Community organizations. * Working knowledge of the *Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)* and *Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)*. * Understanding of the U.S. Government acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, RFPs, source selection, contracting, and program execution. * Experience with program financial management, forecasting, and performance reporting. * Strong customer-facing, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. * Ability to balance technical, operational, financial, and customer priorities and make sound decisions in a complex environment. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree or *MBA*. * *PMP certification*. * Prior experience managing engineering teams. * Experience with aerospace, stratospheric balloon, radar, defense, or other advanced technology programs. * Prior military or government experience. Why This Role This is an opportunity to play a *hands-on leadership role in developing and delivering advanced aerospace and radar solutions*. You'll have significant influence over technical direction, customer strategy, product roadmaps, and new business opportunities while working alongside highly technical engineering and operations teams. Qualifications: What We're Looking For * *10+ years of relevant experience*, including *4+ years leading technical programs*. * Bachelors degree in *Engineering, Business, or a related technical field*; Master's preferred. * Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering or systems-development programs. * Strong systems engineering or technical background with the ability to engage credibly with engineering teams. * Experience working directly with *U.S. Government customers*, particularly DoD or Intelligence Community organizations. * Working knowledge of the *Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)* and *Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)*. * Understanding of the U.S. Government acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, RFPs, source selection, contracting, and program execution. * Experience with program financial management, forecasting, and performance reporting. * Strong customer-facing, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. * Ability to balance technical, operational, financial, and customer priorities and make sound decisions in a complex environment. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree or *MBA*. * *PMP certification*. * Prior experience managing engineering teams. * Experience with aerospace, stratospheric balloon, radar, defense, or other advanced technology programs. * Prior military or government experience. Why This Role This is an opportunity to play a *hands-on leadership role in developing and delivering advanced aerospace and radar solutions*. You'll have significant influence over technical direction, customer strategy, product roadmaps, and new business opportunities while working alongside highly technical engineering and operations teams. Why is This a Great Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced *Senior Technical Program Manager* to lead complex Stratospheric Balloon and Radar programs from early customer engagement through execution and delivery. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role that combines *technical leadership, program management, customer engagement, and business development*. You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and the internal leadership team, translating customer needs into technical solutions while balancing *scope, cost, schedule, performance, and business objectives*. *Salary Type *: Annual Salary *Salary Min *: $ 160000 *Salary Max *: $ 200000 *Currency Type *: USD