Kodiak is growing its defense portfolio and needs a TPM who can hold multiple programs together simultaneously. You won't own just one program type-you'll drive delivery across a diverse set of contracts that range from tactical vehicle autonomy integration (e.g., ROGUE-Fires/NMESIS with the Marine Corps) to autonomous fleet deployment programs for other DoD customers. Each program has different customers, different hardware, and different operational demands. This is a cross-functional leadership role for someone who thinks in systems and thrives on coordination complexity. You'll work across hardware, software, safety, and ops sub-teams-aligning schedules, managing dependencies, and driving each program to delivery while maintaining the rigor defense customers expect. What you'll do: • Own end-to-end execution across multiple concurrent defense programs-from requirements and hardware design through integration, field testing, and customer delivery or demonstration. • Serve as the integrating force across sub-program TPMs and engineering teams (hardware, controls, safety, autonomy, ops), ensuring cross-workstream dependencies are visible and resolved. • Build and maintain integrated program schedules that span procurement, fabrication, integration, field testing, and milestone events across programs with different timelines and customers. • Lead demo and delivery readiness: define criteria, track open items across all workstreams, and drive closure so the team shows up prepared. • Drive hardware design reviews and iteration cycles; translate customer requirements into scope, BOMs, build plans, and verification matrices. • Lead operational planning for field deployments-site standup, vehicle commissioning, logistics, and sustainment support. • Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to internal leadership and external government customers; travel to field sites as needed for demos and customer events. What you'll bring: • 5+ years in technical program management for hardware-intensive, multi-disciplinary programs in robotics, autonomous vehicles, defense, aerospace, or other safety-critical domains. • Proven ability to coordinate across concurrent workstreams or multiple programs simultaneously-holding the integrated schedule and surfacing cross-team dependencies. • Operational planning experience: you've stood up assets or teams in new environments and managed field logistics. • Strong communicator able to translate between engineering teams and government customers. • Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. • US Person (required for ITAR and government program access). Nice to have: • Direct experience with DoD programs, government customers, DIU, prime contractors, or defense OEMs. • Background in fleet management, autonomous vehicle operations, or on-installation logistics. • Familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards, defense qualification frameworks, or government acquisition (OTA, IDIQ). • Exposure to tactical vehicle platforms, ruggedized electronics, or ITAR-controlled hardware development. • Background in functional safety (ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882) or controls systems. What we offer: • Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits) • MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance • Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies • Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA • Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging • Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance • Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation) • Fidelity 401(k) • Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA • Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.) The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package California Pay Range $180,000-$220,000 USD