Head of Technical Programme Management

True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
True Anomaly is seeking a Technical Program Manager, Payloads with a hardware development background and a passion for building mission-critical systems that support space superiority. In this role, you will serve as the owner of program execution for payload development and integration. You will drive clarity, alignment, predictability, and accountability across payload engineering, spacecraft systems, software, manufacturing, test, security, and program office teams. You will lead complex payload programs from requirements definition through design, development, qualification, production, integration, and operational deployment. You will also manage vertical integration projects that connect payloads with the spacecraft bus, flight software, ground systems, launch operations, and mission architecture.
You will proactively manage risk, resolve cross-functional dependencies, guide tradeoffs, and create the structure required to deliver cutting-edge systems in a high-ambiguity, fast-paced environment.
Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of payload development and integration programs.
Own program execution by defining delivery plans, managing scope and milestones, and driving accountability across engineering and cross-functional teams.
Manage vertical integration projects supporting payloads, including interfaces with spacecraft systems, flight software, ground systems, manufacturing, test, launch, and mission operations.
Serve as the primary delivery interface among payload engineering, systems engineering, production, security, and program office stakeholders.
Translate mission and product requirements into actionable technical plans in partnership with engineering and program leadership.
identify gaps, assumptions, and integration risks early.
Manage and resolve cross-team dependencies across engineering, production, security, test, launch, and program office teams.
Maintain an accurate, real-time dependency map, integrated master schedule, risk register, and decision log for assigned programs.
Plan and coordinate integration and test activities, including development testing, environmental testing, qualification, acceptance, end-to-end testing, and operational readiness.
Proactively identify and manage risks, tradeoffs, and blockers; elevate issues and recommend decisions when schedule, scope, technical performance, or resources are misaligned.
Track program performance using execution metrics such as milestone performance, schedule predictability, technical maturity, defect trends, test readiness, and release readiness.
Establish effective operating rhythms, including technical interchange meetings, program reviews, risk reviews, integration planning sessions, and executive updates.
Drive continuous improvement in program execution, development processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
Thrive in a high-ambiguity environment by creating structure, clarity, and alignment where needed.
5+ years of experience in technical program management, systems engineering, hardware development, or a related technical field.

• Experience managing cross-functional programs involving hardware, software, systems engineering, manufacturing, test, and operations.
• Experience with system integration, interface management, verification and validation, or end-to-end test planning.
• Deep familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid development processes.
• Active Secret clearance required; Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with shifting priorities and incomplete information.

Background in aerospace, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
Experience managing payload development or spacecraft payload integration.
Experience with integration and test campaigns, environmental qualification, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or end-to-end mission testing.
Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, or external technical partners.
Experience with Power BI or other data visualization and program analytics tools.
PMP, Agile, or other relevant program management certification.
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

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.If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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