True Anomaly

Space Technology

TechnicalProgramManager

$120–165k Long Beach, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Denver, Colorado, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Program Manager at True Anomaly. Skills: Technical program management, Space defense systems, Agile execution, Risk management. Lead program sprints planning. Lead program sprints execution”

What You'll Achieve.

Successful delivery complex systems; Proactive risk management; Lead programs through ambiguity; Ensure alignment engineering architecture; Ensure alignment mission needs; Decisions support delivery timelines; Decisions support security posture; Decisions support system reliability; Continuous improvement execution metrics

Industry & Context.

Space Technology
Problems you'll solve

Risk management; Problem solving; Decision making

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizenship, Obtain security clearance, Maintain security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years technical program management, Technical understanding space defense system, Experience with Jira, Experience with Confluence, Experience with software tracking tools, Deep familiarity Agile processes, Deep familiarity Scrum processes, Deep familiarity Kanban processes, Exceptional communication skills, U.S. citizenship

Nice to Have

PowerBI experience, Experience working classified DoW programs, PMP certification, Agile certification

What You'll Do.

Lead program sprints planning

Lead program sprints execution

Lead program sprints delivery

Own program execution

Define delivery plans

Drive accountability across engineering

Drive accountability cross-functional teams

Serve as delivery interface

Compile metrics on program health

Compile metrics on program status

Translate product requirements

Create actionable technical plans

Participate in architectural discussions

Ensure decisions support timelines

Ensure decisions support security posture

Ensure decisions support system reliability

Manage cross-team dependencies

Maintain real-time dependency map

Track program performance

Drive continuous improvement

Maintain program dashboards

Ensure stakeholders have information

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Program office; Internal engineering; Cross-team dependencies

Communication Scope

Technical communication; Non-technical communication

Process & Methodology

Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Program execution, Delivery plans, Milestones, Accountability, Metrics tracking, Risk management, Dependency management

Full Job Description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U. S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong development background with a passion for building mission-critical systems to support space superiority. You will serve as the owner of program execution—driving clarity, alignment, predictability, and accountability across engineering, production, security and program office. In this role, you will ensure the successful delivery of complex, cutting edge, never before operated missile defense system, managing risk proactively, and leading programs through ambiguity. You will operate at the intersection of technical execution and program leadership, maintaining authority over delivery plans, escalation paths, and cross-functional dependencies. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of program sprints, for True Anomaly’s missile defense program. Own program execution: define delivery plans, manage scope and milestones, and drive accountability across engineering and cross-functional teams. Serve as the primary delivery interface with internal engineering and program office on the execution of the program, compiling metrics on program health and status Translate product requirements into actionable technical plans in partnership with engineering, ensuring alignment with engineering architecture and mission

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