Technical Program Manager

Quartermaster•United States, WA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Quartermaster is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive execution across complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs. In this role, you will coordinate efforts across hardware, software, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure our ruggedized sensing systems are delivered on time, on spec, and ready for deployment. You’ll serve as the connective tissue between technical contributors and strategic milestones—tracking progress, identifying risks, and enabling decision-making at all levels. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for aligning technical work with real-world outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in a technical program or project management role within a hardware, robotics, or embedded systems environment
Proven track record managing complex, multi-phase programs with hardware/software integration
Strong familiarity with agile, hybrid, and milestone-driven development methodologies
Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to translate between technical and executive audiences
Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Gantt software, or other collaboration platforms

Nice To Haves

background in maritime, aerospace, defense, or field-deployed sensing systems

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end planning and execution of major product development programs, from concept through production and deployment
Define program schedules, milestones, and critical paths across hardware, software, and manufacturing tracks
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by running standups, sprint planning, and milestone reviews with engineering and ops teams
Identify dependencies, resource needs, and execution risks—proactively escalating and driving resolution
Maintain clear, up-to-date program documentation including Gantt charts, issue trackers, and progress dashboards
Support new product introduction (NPI) and field rollout planning, ensuring readiness across supply chain, QA, and logistics
Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on program status, scope, and decision timelines
Coordinate change management, ensuring that scope or requirement shifts are clearly communicated and integrated across teams
Contribute to continuous improvement of program processes, tooling, and collaboration practices
Help ensure programs align with company OKRs and strategic priorities