Senior Technical Program Manager

AeroVect

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management in systems engineering or related fields.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs from start to finish.
  • Strong technical foundation in software systems and hardware integration.
  • Exceptional cross-functional communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience in safety-critical environments with significant execution accountability.
  • Proficiency with project management tools like Jira or Asana.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end program delivery for ATL, ensuring cross-functional execution.
  • Define and maintain schedules, milestones, and stakeholder alignment meetings.
  • Identify blockers early and manage cross-functional dependencies for tight execution.
  • Act as the primary liaison between Engineering and Operations leadership.
  • Implement governance standards for reporting and risk management.
  • Build frameworks to track program health before key milestones.
  • Collaborate with the TPM Lead on cross-program efforts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to be a founding member of an evolving TPM organization.
  • High-visibility role with direct impact on critical program launches.
  • Chance to work at the forefront of autonomous vehicle deployment in a real-world setting.
  • Collaborative environment with multiple engineering and operations teams.
  • Potential for personal and professional growth in a cutting-edge industry.
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to own the Atlanta Airport (ATL) program - our flagship deployment site where our autonomous airside vehicle operates in real-world airport conditions. This is a high-accountability, high-visibility role at the center of AeroVect's most critical near-term launch. You will work directly with our Engineering, Systems, Safety, and Operations teams to keep the ATL program on track through launch and into steady-state operations. As the TPM organization grows, you will be one of its founding members - helping to shape the team's operating model alongside the TPM Lead. You Will • Own end-to-end program delivery for the ATL program - serving as the primary day-to-day driver of cross-functional execution across Engineering and Operations • Define and maintain program schedules, milestones, risks, and stakeholder alignment meetings • Drive accountability across teams by identifying blockers early, managing cross-functional dependencies, and keeping execution tight through launch • Serve as the primary cross-functional liaison between Engineering and Operations leadership • Implement and maintain program governance standards - status reporting, risk escalation, and cross functional alignment • Build and maintain launch readiness frameworks to track program health ahead of critical milestones • Partner with the TPM Lead on cross-program coordination • Contribute to shared tooling, templates, and process standards across the TPM team You Have • 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management in a hardware/software integrated or systems engineering environment or relevant technical areas • Demonstrated ability to own and drive complex, multi-stakeholder programs end-to-end - from planning through launch • Strong technical foundation in software systems, hardware integration, systems and safety or robotics • Excellent cross-functional communication skills - comfortable presenting program status and risks to both engineering leads and executives • Experience working in safety-critical or high-accountability environments where execution gaps carry real consequences • Proficiency with project management tooling (Jira, Asana, or equivalent) • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field We Prefer • Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, aviation, or adjacent safety-critical industries • Experience supporting or mentoring other TPMs as a senior contributor • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or similar iterative development methodologies • Experience in field-deployed or operationally-sensitive environments (on-site at airports, manufacturing, logistics, or similar) • Master's degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline, or PMP/PMI certification

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