Posted in

Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

CompanySkyways
LocationAustin, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience driving complex hardware development programs from concept to production, ideally in aerospace, robotics, or a highly regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of product development lifecycles.
  • Proficiency with project management software (Asana) and G Suite.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization.
  • Strong leadership presence and ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Superior problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • High level of organizational skill and attention to detail.
  • Proactive, self-starter with a strong bias for action.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily stand-ups and weekly program reviews, ensuring clear action items and accountability.
  • Proactively identify and resolve technical blockers and cross-functional dependencies.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to internal teams and leadership.
  • Develop, track, and update detailed program schedules and resource plans, including managing staff and budget.
  • Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making between engineering teams and external partners.
  • Orchestrate intricate technical interdependencies across engineering disciplines and external partners, ensuring seamless progress and proactive problem resolution.
  • Manage issue tracking for projects.
  • Oversee contract management, including writing and negotiation.
  • Define and track project milestones.
  • Directly contribute to Skyways’ mission by ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of our autonomous aircraft, accelerating our path to mass production and global deployment for critical military and commercial logistics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with autonomous systems, aviation, or defense programs.
  • Familiarity with airworthiness certification processes (e.g., FAA, DoD).
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles.
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • PMP or equivalent program management certification.
  • Experience with PLM/PDM systems.