B.S. in engineering, computer science, business, or related field, or equivalent Program Management experience
5+ years managing complex project/programs in dynamic environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
Ability to work on-site 4-5 days per week in CA or DC
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance
Responsibilities
Lead full program lifecycle ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals are met
Oversee technical and operational functions including resource planning and control
Monitor program progress and report milestones to leadership
Coordinate cross-functional efforts for integrated program execution
Serve as primary point of contact for the customer regarding contract performance
Manage program budget and allocate resources efficiently
Document and manage scope changes for alignment with project goals
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay
Free daily lunch and casual dress code
Unlimited PTO and 'No meeting Fridays'
Pre-IPO stock option grants and upcoming annual bonuses
Full Job Description
Role Overview:
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 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
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.
