Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

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
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Customer Engagement
• Budget & Resource Management
• Change Management
• Work 4-5 days onsite out of our office in Los Angeles El Segundo), 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 El Segundo 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

Why CHAOS?

• 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.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.