Technical Program Manager

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the successful delivery of our radar product line. This role is critical to aligning cross-functional teams, meeting customer requirements, and ensuring on-time delivery within budget. The TPM will collaborate closely with Business Development (BD), Production, Customer, and Engineering teams to oversee program execution, manage budgets, and ensure all technical and contractual objectives are met. The TPM will report to the (Acting) Director of the Program Execution Office (PEO). Responsibilities Program Lifecycle Ownership Lead full program lifecycle to ensure that cost, schedule, and performance goals are met Provide oversight of all technical and operational functions, planning, organization, and control of resources to complete all contract deliverables and services Plan and direct execution of the contractual, technical, multi-disciplinary engineering, programming, maintenance, and administrative support effort In conjunction with technical delivery team, monitor and report progress through regularly scheduled briefings to leadership on program status and milestones Working with technical delivery leads, manage acquisition and employment of project resources Ensure sufficient qualified staffing to achieve timely and successful completion of the efforts described in the contract statement of work (SOW) Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate efforts across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, and BD for integrated execution of the program Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve project-related challenges and blockers Customer Engagement Serve as the primary POC to the customer's COTR/Tech POC for contract, cost, schedule, and performance Coordinate all program management reviews with the customer to discuss contract performance, special topics of interest, and issue resolutions Coordinate with technical delivery team on drafting and finalization of technical quarterly reports, status reports, final reports, and other contract deliverable documentation as required by contract Budget & Resource Management Manage program budget and resource allocation to meet project requirements efficiently Support financial controls and administrative aspects of the project Change Management Manage and document scope changes, ensuring alignment with project goals Work 4-5 days onsite out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA or Washington D.C. Minimum Requirements B.S. in engineering, computer science, business, or other related field, and/or equivalent Program Management experience in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment 5+ years of Project/Program Management experience managing complex projects of a similar scope and complexity Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Must be able to work on‑site 4‑5 days per week in Hawthorne CA or Washington D.C. Travel up to 15% as needed to support program and customer objectives U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Preferred Requirements Experience working in DoD, military, or other Government environment performing in a related subject area (e.g. project management, engineering, computer science, etc.) in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment U.S. security clearance Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence Experience testing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and/or Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) Prior systems engineering or software integration experience Advanced degree in a technical field Benefits Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices Salary Range $160,000 - $250,000 The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHAOS Industries