Principal Technical Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Define and clearly express the long-term vision, goals, and deliverables of the program.

• Ensure alignment of the program with the overarching mission support strategy and subsequent field support plan.

• Develop the program vision, strategy, an outcome-focused integrated roadmap, and manage the product/project/program backlog.

• Oversee sensor integration, resilient gateway routing, tactical data management, as well as DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud support initiatives.

• Organize and facilitate meetings with team members and stakeholders.

• Effectively communicate the program vision, strategy, roadmap, and backlog to audiences of all levels, including senior executives and commanders.

• Make timely and informed decisions regarding features, scope, and priorities.

• Identify challenges and opportunities, driving appropriate resolutions.

• Lead and influence a balanced cross-functional team in daily operations.

• Maintain and prioritize the program backlog efficiently.

• Document operational requirements and experiences comprehensively.

• Craft user stories complete with acceptance criteria.

• Advocate for user-centered design both internally and with clients.

• Gather requirements and manage requirements traceability matrices diligently.

• Act as a bridge between stakeholders and development teams.

• Oversee release and deployment planning, acceptance testing, feedback management, risk assessment, team resources, lean project management, collaboration, and quality assurance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Program/Product Management.

• Strong comprehension of Agile development methodologies.

• Solid understanding of Lean Project Management principles.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven experience leading projects/programs from conception to market/IOC to FOC.

• Experience with user-centered design, concept testing, usability testing, and various research methodologies.

• Background in stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

• Experience working in a balanced team environment to build, measure, and learn.

• Familiarity with rapid and iterative development processes.

• Ability to balance customer and user feedback to create appealing solutions.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Eligibility to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) is mandatory.

• A Secret security clearance is required.

• Preferred: Knowledge of emerging technologies in the US Air Force.

• Preferred: Experience in contributing to program decisions through user research, customer development, and iterative feedback loops.

• Preferred: Experience in designing and/or developing full-service applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Generous paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements where feasible.

• Income protection benefits.

• Resources for professional growth.